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Which Statement Accurately Describes the Energy Measurement of Foods

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Which statement accurately describes the energy measurement of foods? 


A)  The amount of carbon dioxide consumed gives an indirect measure of energy released. 
B)  A bomb calorimeter measures the amount of oxygen released when a food is oxidized. 
C)  Bomb calorimetry provides precise amounts of energy a person derives from the foods consumed. 
D)  Bomb calorimetry typically overstates the physiological fuel value. 
E)  In general, the fuel value of protein foods will exceed their energy value as measured by bomb calorimetry.

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