The term "calorie" is used in nutrition to mean the
a) amount of energy a food item provides when eaten.
b) amount of fat a food item contains.
c) heat contained within a food item.
d) total nutrient content of a food item.
Ans: a) amount of energy a food item provides when eaten.
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