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Caloric Intake vs. Caloric Expenditure. What is a calorie?. A unit used to measure food energy. It is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C. Calories…. What is the average amount of calories a person should consume daily?. Calories….
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What is a calorie? A unit used to measure food energy. It is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C.
Calories… What is the average amount of calories a person should consume daily?
Calories… Why are calories important?
Calories Why do we limit caloric intake?
High Calorie & Low Calorie Foods • High Calorie Foods • Candy • Cheeseburgers • Chips • Cookies • Soda • Doughnuts • Cake • Pizza • Low Calorie Foods • Watermelon • Grapes • Raisins • Lettuce • Green Beans • Strawberries • Okra • Grilled chicken
Nutrition Direct Link to Video
Which food has the fewest calories? Click on the correct picture OR Banana Split Fruit Salad
Which food has the fewest calories? Click on the correct picture OR Banana Split Fruit Salad
Exercise… What does exercise have to do with calories?
Exercise… What are some fun ways to get exercise?
Benefits of Exercise Direct Link to Video
Which person is burning more calories? Click on the correct picture OR Riding Bikes Relaxing on the porch
Which person is burning more calories? Click on the correct picture OR Riding Bikes Relaxing on the porch
Whole Grains Basic Food Groups Added Sugars BMI Sedentary Vegetarian Resistance Exercise Saturated Fatty Acids Weight-Bearing Exercise Mono- unsaturated Fatty Acids Nutrient-Dense Foods Trans Fatty Acids