1. Energy and Calories

2. What are Calories Simple unit of measure for energy The amount of energy needed to rise 1 Gram of water 1 ° C Energy comes from 3 nutrients 1. Carbohydrates4 calories/gram 2. Protein 4 calories/gram 3. Fat9 calories /gram

3. How Many Calories If you were to eat a snack with 2 grams of fat; 15 grams of carbohydrates; and 6 grams of protein- how many calories are coming from each of these nutrients? Calories from fat _____________ Calories from carbs____________ Calories from protein___________

4. Answer Calories from fat : 2 X 9 = 18 grams (9 calories/gram) Calories from carbs: 4 X 15 = 60 calories (4 calories /gram) Calories from protein4 X 6 = 24 calories (4 calories/ gram

5. Practice Cheese slice

6. Answer Calories from fat – 13.5 Calories from carb – 104 Calories from protein – 20 TOTAL = 137

7. Finding Calorie Information Nutritional Label Be sure to pay attention to the SERVING SIZE  the larger the serving the more calories For example:2 slices = 140 calories

8. Balancing Health experts state eating too much of one nutrient will lead to certain health problems  Cancer  Heart Disease Energy should be as follows: Protein 15%, Fats – 30%, Carbohydrates 55%

9. Recommended Caloric Intakes Daily energy intake recommended by United States government for: young adult men is 2,700 kcal women is 2,200 kcal

10. Choosing Nutrient Dense Foods

12. Energy Balance for Healthy Weights

13. Weight Management in Teen Years Teens are in a natural period of rapid growth, it is natural to gain weight during this time Everyone has a unique body shape, it is far better to accept your natural shape than to harm yourself trying to reach an ideal image Teen years are when you should put your energy in developing healthy eating and activity habits

14. Guidelines for Teens  Health Choices Get enough nutrients for your caloric needs Manage your weight Be active everyday

15.  Food Choices Focus on bright colored fruits and vegetables Make half you grains whole Eat calcium rich foods Go lean on protein foods Limit fats Be choosy on carbs Reduce sodium Increase potassium