Conversion of Calories to Fat Weight: Part 1 of 2

The video tutorial explains the concept of caloric balance and its effect on weight management. It provides a detailed breakdown of the nutrients in avocado, focusing on sugar, fat, and protein, and their respective caloric values. The tutorial clarifies the difference between calories and kilocalories, often misunderstood in food labeling. Finally, it demonstrates a step-by-step calculation of the total calories in one cup of avocado, emphasizing the importance of understanding nutrient contributions to caloric intake.

What happens when the calories you consume exceed the calories you burn?

• You gain weight

• You become more energetic

• You lose weight

• Your weight remains the same

Which of the following nutrients is NOT metabolized to energy in the human body?

• Fiber

• Protein

• Fat

• Sugar

What is the conversion factor for kilocalories per gram for sugar and protein?

• 9 kilocalories per gram

• 2 kilocalories per gram

• 4 kilocalories per gram

• 6 kilocalories per gram

How many kilocalories are in a 100-calorie pack according to food labels?

• 100,000 kilocalories

• 10,000 kilocalories

• 1,000 kilocalories

• 100 kilocalories

What is the kilocalorie conversion factor for fat?

• 12 kilocalories per gram

• 4 kilocalories per gram

• 7 kilocalories per gram

• 9 kilocalories per gram

How many grams of fat are in one cup of avocado?

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

• 21 grams

• 25 grams

What is the total number of kilocalories in one cup of avocado?

• 150 KCal

• 220 KCal

• 180 KCal

• 205 KCal