NUTRITION What do we know about these 2 pyramids? Old one-specific servings for everyone-no physical activity incorporated New one- no serving sizes-activity is emphasized Handout-Anatomy of mypyramid

Calories What is a calorie? The energy obtained from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is measured in units called calories.

How many calories equals 1 pound? 3500

Calorie Calculations Carbohydrates 1g = 4 calories Protein 1g = 4 calories Fat 1g = 9 calories Alcohol 1g = 7 calories -Write this down in the notes box!!

Sample Calculation 1 Slice of bread Calculate total calories 9g of carbohydrates 2g of protein 1g of fat. Calculate total calories Calculate % of C/P/F SAMPLE CALCULATIONS WORKSHEET

9 grams carbohydrates x 4 calories/gram= 36 calories 2 grams protein x 4 calories/gram = 8 calories 1 gram fat x 9 calories/gram = 9 calories _________________________ Total calories = 53

Carb Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from carbs Total Calories   Protein Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from protein Fat Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from fat 36 68 53 8 15 53 9 17 53 Is this food choice below 30% Fat? If Yes…………………………..Then If No…………………………..Then

Sample #2 Calculation 1 Butterfinger Calculate total calories 47g of carbohydrates 4g of protein 12g of fat. Calculate total calories Calculate % of C/P/F SAMPLE CALCULATIONS WORKSHEET

47 grams carbohydrates x 4 calories/gram= 188 calories 4 grams protein x 4 calories/gram = 16 calories 12 grams fat x 9 calories/gram = 108 calories _________________________ Total calories = 312

Carb Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from carbs Total Calories   Protein Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from protein Fat Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from fat 188 60 312 16 5 312 108 35 312 Is this food choice below 30% Fat? If Yes…………………………..Then If No…………………………..Then