Biology PYQ 90 of 227 · Nutrition & Digestive System

How many calories are gained by drinking a glass of water?

  1. AZero
  2. B15
  3. C25
  4. D50

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Correct answer: (a) Zero

Explanation

A calorie is the unit of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

Plain water contains no carbohydrates, fats or proteins, so it provides zero calories of food energy.

Drinking water hydrates the body but adds no energy intake.

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