The calibration of a mercury thermometer intended for work of precision is best effected after it has been sealed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 Various The calibration of a slide-wire, however, is much less troublesome than that of a thermometer tube for several reasons.
Most everyone knows that we use proteins, carbohydrates and fats for energy. Calories are measurement of a unit of heat or food energy. For example, we can achieve four calories per gram of proteins and carbohydrates, and nine calories per gram from fats.
Balance Food and Activity What is Energy Balance? Energy is another word for calories. Your energy balance is the balance of calories consumed through eating and drinking compared to calories burned through physical activity. What you eat and drink is ENERGY IN. What you burn through physical activity is ENERGY OUT.