Kilocalories (or more simply, calories) are a measure of:
A)the energy content of food
B)the fat factor of food
C)both A and B
D)both A and B and the growth potential of food

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Kilocalories (or calories) are a measure of the energy content of food, not its fat factor or growth potential. It is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Kilocalories (Or More Simply, Calories) Are a Measure Of