Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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Chapter 4, Problem 18SC
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
A calorie is the unit to measure the amount of the energy one gets from the food. Sugar is a source of calorie which can easily metabolize by the body to convert into energy. Taking excess added sugar can also alter the normal functioning.
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