Calorie Math
How many calories are in 1 gram of Carbs
4
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Fat
How many main food groups are there?
5
About how many slices of bread are in one serving of grains?
One Slice
About how many calories does the average middle schooler need each day?
1,800 - 2,200
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein
4
If a food label says “8g protein,” how many calories come from protein?
32 calories
Name two foods in the protein group.
Chicken, beans, nuts, eggs, etc.
A serving of fruit is about how many cups?
1 cup
True or False: All calories are bad for you.
False — you need them for energy!
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat
9
What percent of a 2000-calorie diet is 500 calories from protein?
25%
Which food group usually has the highest carbohydrate content?
Grains
A serving of cooked meat is about the size of what object?
A deck of cards
If you burn 100 calories walking for 30 minutes, how many calories do you burn in an hour?
200 Calories
If a snack has 10g fat, 20g carbs, and 5g protein, how many total calories does it have?
(10×9) + (20×4) + (5×4) = 170 calories
A granola bar has 180 calories, with 8g fat, 20g carbs, and 4g protein. Which macronutrient contributes the most calories?
Carbs (80 calories)
A cup of milk gives about 8g of protein. How many calories come from protein?
32 calories
If one serving of cereal is ¾ cup and you eat 1½ cups, how many servings did you eat?
2 servings
If you need 2,000 calories a day and eat 1,500, how many more do you need?
500 Calories
If you eat 2 servings of a 150-calorie snack, and then drink a 200-calorie smoothie, how many total calories is that?
500 calories
If a smoothie has 12g protein, 40g carbs, and 10g fat, what % of calories come from fat?
90 ÷ 298 ≈ 30%
Which food group provides the main source of dietary fat?
Oils (and some proteins like nuts, seeds, avocado)
If each serving of pasta has 200 calories and you eat 2½ servings, how many calories is that?
500 Calories
If 55% of your calories come from carbs on a 2,000-calorie diet, how many calories is that?
1,100 Calories