1. 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

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

3. How many calories equals 1 pound?
3500

4. Calorie Calculations Carbohydrates 1g = 4 calories
Protein 1g = 4 calories
Fat 1g = 9 calories
Alcohol g = 7 calories
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5. 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

6. 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

7. Carb Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from carbs
Total Calories
Protein Calories x = ____% of Calories from protein
Fat Calories x = ____% 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Carb Calories x 100 = ____% of Calories from carbs
Total Calories
Protein Calories x = ____% of Calories from protein
Fat Calories x = ____% 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