Calories and Nutrition 11-15-24

Calorie is a measure of

• Distance

• Weight

• Energy

• Volume

Humans use calories when

• Running

• Sleeping

• Breathing

• All of the above

What is the general recommended calorie intake for a female?

• 1500 Calories

• 2000 Calories

• 2500 Calories

• 3000 Calories

What is the general recommended calorie intake for a male?

• 1500 Calories

• 2000 Calories

• 2500 Calories

• 3000 Calories

A 15-year-old high school student has a cross-country race after school. Her caloric needs for the day are going to be

• the same as everyday.

• substantially more than everyday.

• substantially less than everyday.

The caloric needs for an elderly person are

• lower than a young or middle-aged person.

• higher than a young or middle-aged person.

• the same as a young or middle-aged person.

Which food item has more calories?

• A Pizza Slice

• An Apple

What happens to the unused Calories that you take in?

• They are stored as fat

• Nothing

• They leave your body

• They give you bonus energy

Which of the following uses up the highest proportion of consumed Calories?

• Digestion

• Regular/Daily Physical Activity

• Basic Functions

Which food item provides the greatest amount of protein?

• Candy

• Pizza

• Broccoli

• Fish