Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)

Episode Overview

Every type of food, from proteins and fats to carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, consists of chemicals. When consumed, these chemicals are restructured by the body to produce energy. Various foods yield different energy levels, quantified in calories. But how do scientists determine the calorie content of food? In this episode, Bill unveils the mysteries behind the bomb calorimeter, a vital tool in the field of food science.