1. The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a gram of water 1 degree Celsius is a __________.
CALORIE

2. Caloric Intake vs. Caloric Expenditure2

3. How do we know if we will gain, lose or maintain weight?
Essential Question
How do we know if we will gain, lose or maintain weight?

4. Basal Metabolic Needs
The number of calories the body needs to perform everyday functions while maintaining weight
The number of calories the body needs just to live 4

5. The number of calories a person consumes in one day
Caloric Intake
The number of calories a person consumes in one day 5

6. Caloric Expenditure
The number of calories a person burns/uses in one day 6

7. Weight Gain
2500 cal
2000 cal
Caloric Intake
Caloric Expenditure

8. Weight Gain
3500 Calories = 1 pound of body fat 8

9. Weight Loss
2500 cal
2000 cal
Caloric Intake
Caloric Expenditure

10. Maintaining Weight Caloric Intake Caloric Expenditure 2500 cal

11. What determines our daily caloric needs?
Age
Gender
Amount of physical activity 11

12. Finding your daily recommendations...... 12