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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34229 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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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 use. Therefore, using up the energy from food is essential to prevent excess calorie storage as fat.

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 emphasizes that calorific value refers to the energy from all food items, not just specific types.

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

Explanation: This statement is incorrect as the text clarifies that calorific value does not equal nutritional value. Consuming more calories does not guarantee better health; in fact, it can lead to weight gain and health issues if not balanced with energy expenditure.

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 eat a variety of foods, including proteins and vegetables, it does not specify that meat is essential for health. Thus, individuals can maintain health without necessarily consuming meat.

Option 5: "A calorie is different for variety of food sources."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text defines a calorie as a measure of energy, not varying by food source. It does not suggest that the caloric value changes based on the type of food, but rather that all food provides energy measured in calories.

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