Understanding Calories and Macronutrients

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What would be the calorie count of a snack containing 15 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein?

  • 145 calories (correct)
  • 175 calories
  • 150 calories
  • 195 calories

Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the number of calories a kid needs?

  • Height (correct)
  • Activity level
  • Gender
  • Age

Which of the following nutrients contains the highest number of calories per gram?

  • Protein
  • Fat (correct)
  • Fiber
  • Carbohydrates

What is the calorie count of a meal with 30 grams of carbohydrates, 20 grams of fat, and 40 grams of protein?

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What happens to the number of calories a kid needs during puberty?

<p>Increases significantly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Calorie

A unit of energy used to measure food energy.

Good vs Bad Calories

Calories can provide energy or lead to weight gain if excessive.

Calories in Carbs, Protein, Fat

Carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories/gram; fat has 9 calories/gram.

Total Calories Calculation

To find total calories: carbs(4) + fat(9) + protein(4).

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Caloric Needs in Kids

Kids need varying calories; more during puberty due to growth.

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Study Notes

Learning About Calories

  • A calorie is a unit that measures energy.
  • Calories can be good or bad, depending on how your body uses them.
  • Calories from food are used for energy, and are also needed for daily functions.
  • Excess calories are stored as fat.
  • Calories from activities used to exercise are used for energy.

Calories Per Gram of Macronutrients

  • Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram
  • Protein: 4 calories per gram
  • Fat: 9 calories per gram

Example Calculation

  • A meal with 21 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fat, and 50 grams of protein contains 365 calories. (21 x 4) + (9 x 9) + (50 x 4) = 84 + 81 + 200 = 365 calories

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