Question

date:
directions: answer each question individually.
q1: what is a calorie?
a. a unit of measurement that measures the amount of energy food provides our bodies.
b. a unit of measurement that measures the amount of water one must consume.
c. a unit of measurement that measures the amount of carbohydrates are present in food.
d. a unit of measurement that measures the amount of energy the body burns in response to food.
q2: what is total daily energy expenditure?
a. the number of calories someone burns a week.
b. the number of calories someone needs to eat a day to lose weight.
c. the recommended amount of exercise a person should have each day.
d. the total number of calories someone burns in a day.
q3: for someone to lose weight, what state do they have to be in?
a. calorie surplus
b. calorie maintenance
c. calorie deficit
d. ketosis
q4: what does \metabolism\ mean?
a. all the chemical reactions in the body that produce energy.
b. all the chemical reactions in the body that produce macronutrients.
c. the process of breaking down food.
d. the process of converting amino acids into carbohydrates.

Explanation:

• Q1: A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. Food provides energy (calories) to the body.
• Q2: Total daily energy expenditure is the total calories burned in a day, including basal metabolism, physical activity, etc.
• Q3: To lose weight, a calorie deficit (burning more calories than consumed) is needed.
• Q4: Metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in the body that produce energy.

Answer:

Q1: a. A unit of measurement that measures the amount of energy food provides our bodies.
Q2: d. The total number of calories someone burns in a day.
Q3: c. Calorie deficit
Q4: a. All the chemical reactions in the body that produce energy.