In different countries, the energy contribution of a food may be listed as kilocalories or kilojoules.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

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In many countries, food energy can be measured and reported in either kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). This dual reporting is common because different regions and scientific communities may prefer one unit over the other. For instance, the United States frequently uses kilocalories, while many countries that follow the International System of Units (SI) often use kilojoules.

To convert between the two, you can use the following relationship:

• 1 kilocalorie is approximately equal to 4.184 kilojoules. This allows consumers to understand and compare energy values regardless of the unit used in different labels or dietary information.