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CALORIES

CALORIES. WHAT IS A CALORIE?. A calorie is a unit of heat energy Calorie = amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree celcius Body sees calories as energy to produce heat Amount of calories in a food = amount of potential energy the food has.

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CALORIES

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  1. CALORIES WHAT IS A CALORIE?

  2. A calorie is a unit of heat energy • Calorie = amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree celcius • Body sees calories as energy to produce heat • Amount of calories in a food = amount of potential energy the food has

  3. There is a direct relationship between calories and body fat • If you eat more calories than the body uses, the extra calories are stored as body fat • 3500 calories = 1 lb body fat

  4. If the body uses more calories than the amount consumed, it results a loss of body fat • Healthy weight loss = 2 lbs/week • How many extra calories must be burnt to lose 2 lbs in one week? Weight Loss

  5. All foods have calories • Different foods have different amounts • Calories are provided by fats, protein, and carbohydrates Calories and Foods

  6. Fats = 9 calories/gram • Proteins = 4 calories/gram • Carbohydrates = 4 calories/gram Calories Per Gram

  7. Each person’s body burns calories at different rates (metabolism) • Recommended range for school-aged kids = 1600-2500 calories/day How many calories do you need?

  8. LET’S EAT!

  9. Grande Peppermint Mocha Frappucino • 5 g fat • 73 g carbohydrates • 6 g protein • Total calories? Starbucks

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