Basic Details
Word: Calorie
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A unit of measurement for energy, often used to describe the amount of energy food provides to the body.
Synonyms: Energy unit, kilocalorie
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning calories: Refers to the process of using energy, usually through exercise. Example: "I enjoy jogging in the park as it's a great way of burning calories."
- Empty calories: Foods that provide energy but little to no nutritional value. Example: "Candy and soda are full of empty calories that don't help you feel full."
Usage Examples
Example 1: A medium apple contains about 95 calories, which makes it a healthy snack.
Example 2: To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume each day.
Example 3: Understanding how many calories are in your meals can help you make better food choices.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "calorie" comes from the Latin word "calor," which means "heat"? It was originally used to describe the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
Famous Quote
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "calorie" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A unit of energy
c) A measurement of distance
d) A kind of exercise
Answer: b) A unit of energy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "calorie"?
a) Distance unit
b) Kilocalorie
c) Weight measurement
d) Speed measurement
Answer: b) Kilocalorie
3. Which sentence uses "calorie" correctly?
a) The calorie jumped high in the air.
b) This cake has a lot of calories and should be eaten in moderation.
c) The calorie is flying in the sky.
d) My calorie is heavy today.
Answer: b) This cake has a lot of calories and should be eaten in moderation.
4. Which idiom means to use energy?
a) Empty calories
b) Burning calories
c) A calorie for your thoughts
d) Better late than never
Answer: b) Burning calories
5. What is the opposite of "calorie"?
a) N/A
b) Weight
c) Distance
d) Speed
Answer: a) N/A
