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Calculating Calories in Food

Food gives our body the energy needed to function and thrive. But what is energy? Where can you find it and how can you calculate it? This public radio story explores the energy in a cheese curl by burning it. Listen to learn about a great lab that allows you to calculate the energy in food.

chemistry Life Science Health Nutrition

Story Length: 5:40

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AIR DATE: 10/16/2006