Nutrients and Calories

What is needed in large amounts?

• micronutrients

• macronutrients

• fast foods

What is an example of minerals?

• protein

• calcium

• vitamin A

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Your body needs nutrients to......

• make you sleepy

• make you lose weight

• give you energy

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The average female needs how many calories per day.......

• 2,800

• 2,000

• 1,000

How do you calculate calories?

• macronutrient x cals per gram

• micronutrient x cals per gram

• weight x height

Calories are what in food........

• sugar

• energy

• proteins

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