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What Are Calories? - Coggle Diagram
What Are Calories?
Heat or energy that could come from a variety of sources, such as coal or gas.
Fats, proteins, carbohydrates or sugars are important sources of calories, which people need to live and function.
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- How many calories should people eat every day?
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A middle-age male should consume 2,400 to 2,600 calories per day.
- What should those calories be?
Children :
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Need a higher proportion of fat, between 25 and 40 percent of their calories.
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- What are high-calorie foods?
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Oils, butter and other fats; fried foods; and sugary sweets are high-calorie foods
- What are low-calorie foods?
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Examples of popular foods high in empty calories : ice cream, sodas, cheese, pizza and processed meats like hot dogs and sausages
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If you are maintaining your weight, you are in caloric balance.
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Meal plans that provide 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day for women and 1,200 to 1,600 calories per day for men.
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All meals are replaced with prepared formulas, often liquid shakes.
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