Counting Calories: Making Informed Food Choices for Weight Management

The video tutorial discusses calorie counting, emphasizing the lower calorie content in fresh produce compared to high-calorie foods like burgers and cheese. It suggests cooking methods that avoid oil and highlights low-calorie options such as mushrooms. The tutorial advises using avocados sparingly due to their high calorie content and choosing steamed rice over fried rice when eating out. It concludes with a general rule that fresh foods are better for calorie management, warning against processed and fried foods.

Which of the following meals is likely to have the highest calorie content?

• A bowl of oatmeal

• A burger with fries

• A veggie stir-fry

• A fresh fruit salad

What is the recommended daily calorie intake mentioned in the video?

• 1500 calories

• 2500 calories

• 2000 calories

• 3000 calories

Which cheese is mentioned as being less calorie-rich compared to others?

• Cheddar

• Ricotta

• Parmesan

• Mozzarella

What is a low-calorie snack option suggested in the video?

• Plump field mushrooms

• Cheese platter

• Fried rice

• Avocado toast

When eating out, which type of rice is recommended to keep calorie intake lower?

• Sushi rice

• Fried rice

• Steamed rice

• Brown rice