Understanding Calories and Energy Balance

The video explains that calories are units of energy found in food and are essential for the body. It highlights the importance of balancing calorie intake with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. Different foods have varying calorie contents, and the Nutrition Facts label can help identify these. The video also emphasizes the need for daily physical activity to burn calories and maintain health, noting that even simple activities contribute to calorie burning. Lastly, it mentions that minimal calories are burned during rest or sedentary activities like watching TV.

What is the primary function of calories in our body?

• To build muscle

• To provide energy

• To measure weight

• To measure length

What happens if you consume more calories than you burn?

• You become more energetic

• You lose weight

• You gain weight

• You stay the same weight

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

• Cucumber

• Lettuce

• Celery

• Peanuts

What information can you find on a Nutrition Facts label?

• The price of the food

• The calorie content and nutritional information

• The recipe for the food

• The expiration date

How many calories does a person burn per minute while watching TV?

• 5 calories

• 10 calories

• 1 calorie

• 0 calories