Maintaining A Healthy Weight Flashcards
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates and proteins supply?
Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 calories per gram
What is body image
Body image is the way you see your body
How many calories per gram do fat supply
Fat supply 9 cal per gram
1 kg of body fat equals to about…
1 kg of body fat equals to about 7700 cal
Eating ____ Fewer calories per day than you need to maintain your weight will result in a loss of _______ of body fat after one week
500 fewer calories
Loss of half a kilogram of body fat
Body mass index or BMI is…
Body mass index is a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight
What does the Harris Benedict formula calculate
The Harris Benedict formula can be used to calculate your resting metabolic rate