What is a calorie?

What happens if we consume more energy than we burn?

• We lose weight

• We gain weight

• Nothing happens

• We maintain our weight

What is a calorie defined as?

• Energy to freeze 1kg of water

• Energy to heat up 1kg of water by 1°C

• Energy to heat up 1g of water by 1°C

• Energy to cool down 1kg of water by 1°C

What percentage of energy is used for digestion?

• 50%

• 70%

• 10%

• 20%

What is the primary use of energy in the body?

• Physical activity

• Digestion

• Basic functions of organs and tissues

• Sleeping

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What is the basal metabolic rate?

• Calories needed for physical activity

• Calories burned while sleeping

• Calories needed for digestion

• Calories needed to survive without eating or moving

How many calories does the average man need per day?

• 3000 calories

• 2500 calories

• 2000 calories

• 1500 calories

What activity could cause someone to need up to 9000 calories a day?

• Sleeping

• Cycling the Tour de France

• Reading

• Watching TV

How does pregnancy affect calorie needs?

• Slightly increases calorie needs

• Does not affect calorie needs

• Doubles calorie needs

• Decreases calorie needs

What does the calorie count on nutrition labels indicate?

• The energy you get from the food

• The energy the food contains

• The vitamins in the food

• The weight of the food

Why might two people absorb different amounts of calories from the same food?

• Different exercise routines

• Different muscle mass

• Different enzyme levels

• Different water intake

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