Counting Calories and Exercise
- Read these two sources on 2000 cal daily allowance:
https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines/guidelines/appendix-2/
https://caloriecontrol.org/why-2000-calories/ - Research any additional scientifically reliable online or printed resources
Questions (Total word requirement: ~250-300 words) - What class of biological molecules does sugar belong to and what are the most common types of sugars in
our diet? - What are the main sources of sugars in your diet?
- How do sugar molecules provide us with energy? What other molecules (besides sugars) serve as a source
of energy for our bodies? - In terms of sugar consumption, what are potential dangers of processed foods and low-fat foods?
- How do we know how much energy different types of food have? Why food labels list everything per 2000
calorie diet? - How do we know how much food do we need to eat?