The energy that's given to the body by food is


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The energy that's given to the body by food is

a. measured in units called calories.
b. a nutrient that's essential for growth and development.
c. best obtained by eating high protein.
d. excreted by the body if not used.

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The answered is A. Measured in units called calories

The average caloric need a day is about 2,000 calories , but it is really depended on our muscle composition, and metabolic rate

People with higher muscle composition and metabolic rate tend to need more calories in order to maintain their body weight



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