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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?
What would be the calorie count of a snack containing 15 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein?
Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the number of calories a kid needs?
Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the number of calories a kid needs?
Which of the following nutrients contains the highest number of calories per gram?
Which of the following nutrients contains the highest number of calories per gram?
What is the calorie count of a meal with 30 grams of carbohydrates, 20 grams of fat, and 40 grams of protein?
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?
What happens to the number of calories a kid needs during puberty?
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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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Description
This quiz explores the concept of calories, their importance for energy, and how they are derived from macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Learn how to calculate calories from different food sources and understand their role in your daily functions.
