Nutrition: Calories

Eating provides your body with _______, which it then uses to burn for _________.

• protein, energy

• calories, energy

• energy, fat

All foods provide the same amounts of energy.

• true

• false

Which type of food provides the most energy for your body?

• fats

• carbs

• proteins

Proteins and carbs provide the same amount of energy for your body.

• true

• false

What does a person need to do in order to perform at peak level?

• consume enough variety of foods so that your body is getting different forms of energy

• consume enough proteins so your body can burn energy to perform

• consume enough calories so your body has the energy to perform

How is muscle tissue repaired after a strenuous workout?

• consume proteins

• consume fats

• consume carbs

In order to lose weight, typically, you must have a ________.

• large calorie intake

• calorie deficit

• calories in your diet stay consistent

What is a calorie deficit?

• consuming fewer calories than you burn off

• consuming more calories than you burn off

• consuming a consistent amount of calories for the amount of exercise you are doing

If you consume more calories than you burn, you will _______.

• gain weight

• lose weight

• stay the same weight

What are the recommended caloric needs for adolescent boys?

• between 2200-2500 calories a day

• between 2000-3000 calories a day

• between 2500-3000 calories a day