Calorie
(noun)
- A unit of energy or heat, typically used to measure the energy content of food.
- A unit of heat energy that is equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
Origin:
The word "calorie" was derived from the latin word "calor" meaning heat. it was first used in the late 19th century to describe a unit of heat energy.
Examples:
- An apple contains about 95 calories.
- She burned off 200 calories during the run.
- The calorie content of the food was listed on the label.
- The calorie needs of an individual vary based on their activity level and body composition.
- The calorie count of the drink was high due to added sugar.