Question

If one sample of food contains 200 calories and another contains 300 calories, which statement applies?

A. the 200 calorie food contains more potential energy than the 300 calorie food
B. the 200 calorie food contains less potential energy then the 300 calorie food
C. the 200 calorie food contains the same potential energy as the 300 calorie food
D. the potential energy of both foods cannot be determined unless they are combusted in a calorimetr

Answer 1

If one sample of food contains 200 calories and another contains 300 calories, then the 200 calorie food contains less potential energy than the 300 calorie food. The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query about and it will be able to help you.

Answer 2

The answer is B. A calorie is a unit of energy used widely in nutrition. Different food has varying calorific contents. The more the calorific content the higher the potential energy in the food. The amount of calorie that a person is required to consume per day is dependent on his age, sex, activity level, and body size.