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What is the main purpose of calories in food products?
What is the main purpose of calories in food products?
How many calories are present in a gram of fat?
How many calories are present in a gram of fat?
Why do people need to eat to get energy?
Why do people need to eat to get energy?
What happens if a person consumes more calories than their body needs?
What happens if a person consumes more calories than their body needs?
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Why do different people require different numbers of calories each day?
Why do different people require different numbers of calories each day?
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Study Notes
Calories and Energy
- A calorie is a unit of energy or heat associated with food items.
- Calories are essential for human survival, providing energy for breathing, moving, and pumping blood.
Calorie Content in Food
- Nearly every kind of food and drink product contains some calories, with varying amounts.
- The calorie content of food is measured by its potential energy.
Calorie Measurement
- A gram of carbohydrates or protein has 4 calories.
- A gram of fat has 9 calories.
- The amount of energy in a food product can be determined by finding the number of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins it contains.
Daily Calorie Needs
- The average daily calorie need for most adults is approximately 2000 calories.
- Individual calorie needs vary based on factors such as height, muscles, gender, age, and activity level.
Calorie Balance and Weight
- Consuming more calories than needed can lead to becoming overweight.
- Consuming fewer calories than needed can lead to weight loss.
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Explore the concept of calories, which are units of energy found in nearly all food and drink products. Learn why calories are important for providing energy for human survival and daily activities.
