All of the following are true regarding the calorie EXCEPT:

1.it is a unit of measure.
2.it is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water from 15 degrees C to 16 degrees C.
3.it is a unit of measure used to express the energy produced by foods in the form of heat.
4.it is a nonessential nutrient.


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