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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34096 Short A calorie

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A calorie is a measure of heat. One calorie is the amount of energy required to raise one kilogram of water by 1. The energy that provides the human body with power is also measured in calories. Thus, when people mention the calorific value of food, what is being referred to is the quantity of energy that specific food items offer to the person who consumes them. However, it is important to notice that the calorific value does not equal nutritional value. Our bodies require specific types of food in order to stay healthy. Thus, people who are on a diet, for instance, must still eat a good deal of meat, or another form of protein, and vegetables; otherwise, their bodies will be undernourished and exposed to illness. On the other hand, when people gain extra weight it is because they are absorbing more calories than they are using up in energy, and the extra is being stored as fat.

Which of the following are true statements about calories?

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Calories can only be offered by meats and vegetables. The more calories a person consumes, the healthier the person will be. Food provides energy that must be partially used up in order to reduce the risk of becoming fat. People who are taking care of their overweight do not necessarily need to consume meat in order to stay healthy.

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Option 3: "Food provides energy that must be partially used up in order to reduce the risk of becoming fat."

Explanation: This option is correct because the text explains that gaining weight occurs when a person absorbs more calories than they expend. Therefore, using up the energy provided by food is essential to prevent excess calorie storage as fat, aligning with the statement.

Option 1: "Calories can only be offered by meats and vegetables."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text states that calories are a measure of energy provided by food in general, not limited to meats and vegetables. The text does not specify that only these food types provide calories, making this statement overly restrictive.

Option 2: "The more calories a person consumes, the healthier the person will be."

Explanation: This statement is incorrect as the text emphasizes that consuming more calories than the body uses leads to weight gain and potential health issues. It clarifies that calorific value does not equal nutritional value, indicating that simply consuming more calories does not equate to better health.

Option 4: "People who are taking care of their overweight do not necessarily need to consume meat in order to stay healthy."

Explanation: This statement is correct as the text mentions that while people on a diet should consume protein and vegetables, it does not specify that meat is the only source of these nutrients. Thus, individuals can maintain health without necessarily consuming meat, supporting the validity of this option.

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