1. The Hidden Potential of Food [Energy]

2. The (dreaded) calorie A calorie is a measurement of the amount of energy stored in food. 1 CALORIE = THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY NEEDED TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF 1 GRAM OF WATER BY 1 DEGREE CELSIUS

3. ENERGY! Humans ingest food to get energy Energy is released from food when bonds are broken ENERGY

4. Too much? Too little? Its all about the balance. The number of calories you use The number of calories you eat =

5. Using more calories than you eat? You may not be getting the required amount of nutrients needed You may lose weight

6. Using less calories than you eat? You may be getting more energy than you need, and the energy is stored as fat You may begin to gain weight

7. Average recommended calorie intake 2,800 - teenage boys, active men 2,800 - teenage boys, active men 2,200 – children, teenage girls, active women 2,200 – children, teenage girls, active women 1,600 – sedentary women, older adults 1,600 – sedentary women, older adults

8. Calories burned during some common activities ACTIVITY (15 min)CALORIES USED Sitting20 – 25 Walking60 – 75 Bicycling90 – 115 Jogging145 – 180 Swimming145 – 180