Calories 101
A calorie is a unit of ___?
Energy
What does “Calories In” mean?
Calories from food and drinks
Which nutrient helps build muscles and provides energy?
Protein
Where does digestion begin?
Mouth
Tacos originally come from this country.
Mexico
Name 3 activities your body uses calories for besides exercise.
Thinking, growing, healing, breathing, sleeping, etc.
What does “Calories Out” mean?
Calories burned through body functions & activity
Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Which organ churns food into liquid and breaks down proteins and fats?
Stomach
This popular breakfast spread made from cocoa and hazelnuts was created in Italy.
Nutella
Which group generally needs more calories: boys or girls?
Boys, especially if active
What happens if Calories In > Calories Out?
Extra energy is stored as fat
Do water, vitamins, and minerals provide calories/energy? Explain.
No — but they help your body use energy from food
Where are most nutrients absorbed into the blood?
Small Intestine
Pineapple on pizza is one of the biggest food debates. What country invented Hawaiian pizza?
Canada
Why do sedentary kids need fewer calories than active ones?
They burn less energy/calories, so they don’t need as much fuel
What happens if Calories In < Calories Out?
Low energy, slowed growth, possible weight loss
Out of the 6 essential nutrients, name the 3 that give energy (calories).
Carbs, proteins, fats
What is the main job of the large intestine?
Absorb water & form solid waste
This food holds the world record for most stolen food in the world because people love it so much.
Cheese
How many calories do most middle schoolers (ages 9–13) burn daily?
~1,400–2,200 depending on age, gender, activity
Why is balance important for middle schoolers?
They need enough energy to grow, think, and stay active without storing too much as fat
Which nutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Fat
Put these in order: Esophagus, Mouth, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine.
Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Small Intestine → Large Intestine
This country invented french fries, even though the name might make you think otherwise.
Belgium