Nutrition (calories)

What is a calorie?

• A type of vitamin

• A unit of energy

• A kind of fat

• A mineral

Why does your body need calories?

• To gain weight

• To build bones

• To produce energy for daily activities

• To remove toxins

What happens if you consume more calories than your body needs?

• You become tired

• You lose weight
  

• The extra is stored as fat

• Your bones become weak

Which of these factors affects a person's daily calorie needs

• Hair color

• Age, gender, and activity level

• Blood type

• Hand size

A 15-year-old active male needs around how many calories per day?

• 1500

• 1800

• 2500

• 3000

Which meal has the highest calories among the following?

• 1 apple

• Plain water

• A cup of green tea

• 1 roti canai with dhal

If you sit all day with very little activity, your calorie needs are likely to be

• Low

• High

• Very high

• The same as an athlete

What should you do if your calorie intake is higher than your need every day?

• Sleep more

• Exercise more

• Eat even more

• Drink sugary drinks

Which of these foods is considered low in calories?

• Fried chicken

• Teh tarik

• Plain salad

• Roti canai

Why is it important to understand your daily calorie needs?

• To balance your energy and maintain a healthy body

• So you can eat anything you want

• To avoid eating vegetables

• So you don’t drink water