Answer to Question #113555 in General Chemistry for jenna

Question #113555

A 0.50-kilogram serving of milk has an energy content of 371 kcal. A 0.50-kilogram serving of hamburger has an energy content of 1470 kcal. A 60.00-kilogram man drinks 0.50 kilograms of milk in two minutes. At the same time, his 60.00-kilogram identical twin brother eats 0.50 kilograms of ground beef in two minutes. Immediately after the food is consumed, is one brother heavier than the other? If so, identify the heavier brother and explain why he is heavier. If not, explain why neither brother is heavier.

Expert's answer

neither of them is heavier .....it true calories have direct impact on weight but only after digestion which take time approximate 6-8 hours