1. ENERGY

2. CALORIES The energy value that comes from food
The amount of energy a food gives you is measured in Calories
Calories is the amount of heat needed to raise one kilo gram of water one degree Celsius
Hence phrase ”burn calories”

3. 3 Food that provide body with Energy CARBS- 4 calories per gram of carbs PROTEIN- 4 calories per gram of protein FAT 9 calories per gram of fat

4. EXAMPLE Fat 16 g Carbs 8 g Protein 7 g Total Calories Fat 144 Carbs 32
Peanut Butter 2 TBSP
Fat 16 g
Carbs 8 g
Protein 7 g
Total Calories
Fat 144
Carbs 32
Protein 28
TOTAL 204

5. How much do you need???
Depends on Metabolism- amount of energy needed to stay alive and carry on vital processes.
Higher Metabolism more calories needed
Based on these factors??
Body Size
Age
Gender
Health
Physical Activity

6. Weight Gain/Weight Loss
More Calories consumed in a day then needed=
Weight Gain
Less Calories consumed in a day then needed=
Weight Loss

7. Individual Needs
Current weight x Activity Level = Calories 13 Inactive sit most of day- walk only when have to 15 Active- on the go most of day; sit some; walk often 17 Very Active- exercise often; play sports Example: 135 lbs x 15= lbs x 15= 2400