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Question 143 • PA Recreational Games 2026-2027 Huntley

Which correctly explains the difference between the terms "calorie" and "Calorie"?

Answer
A
A Calorie is made up of 1,000 calories and is also called a kilocalorie.
B
A Calorie is 1/1,000th of a calorie and is also called a kilocalorie.
C
A calorie is made up of 1,000 Calories and is also called a kilocalorie.
D
A calorie is made up 1/1,000th of a Calorie and is also called a kilocalorie.

Explanation

In nutrition, a capital-C Calorie equals 1,000 small calories. This larger unit is also called a kilocalorie (kcal), since “kilo-” means 1,000. Therefore, the choice stating that a Calorie is made up of 1,000 calories and is also called a kilocalorie is correct.

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