Metabolism

What is a calorie?

• Unit that measures the speed of light

• Unit that measures how much you weigh

• Unit that measures how much energy a particular food provides to the body

• Unit that measures how happy you are

What is metabolism

• Chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food to energy

• Mechanical reactions in the body that pushes food in your digestive system

• Another word for food

• Chemical reaction in the body's cell that is poisonous!

Which of the following affects your daily calorie need?

• Age

• Weight

• Gender

• Activity

• All of the answers are correct

What happens to your body if you burn fewer calories than you consume?

• Lose Weight

• Gain Weight

• Maintain Weight

What happens when you lose more calories that you eat.

• Lose Weight

• Gain Weight

• Maintain Weight

How many calories are in 1 pound?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 3,500

How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?

• 4

• 9

• 10

• 7

How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?

• 4

• 9

• 10

• 7

How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?

• 4

• 9

• 10

• 7

Calculate how many calories are in protein by reading the food label.

• 63

• 220

• 36

• 35