Energy needed for the body to function
What is Calories?
Slowest source of energy, but the most energy efficient form of food
What is fat?
Which has more calories? Big Mac or Whopper?
Big Mac= 704 calories Whopper= 670 calories
What is a healthier choice? Stalk of broccoli or a cup of carrots?
Carrots= 52 calories Broccoli= 98 calories
Amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius
What is Calories?
Build & repair body structures, carry nutrients to cells, & help regulate body processes
What is Protein?
These factors determines how efficiently one's body uses energy
What are one's BMI, age, health condition, and active/inactive lifestyle?
Simple and complex are what form nutrient
Carbohydrate
What is 2000?
Helps the body absorb vitamins
What is fat?
Amount of estimated daily calories for a man
What is 2500?
Glucose aka blood sugar used as energy for cells, tissues, & organs
What is Carbohydrates?