Calories
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What is a calorie? | the energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius |
| The first law of thermodynamics (the conservation of energy | matter can neither be created nor destroyed, so energy must be transferred from one system to another (in various forms) |
| Calories In/Out | If you have too much energy in your body, you will grow larger. If you have too little energy in your body, you will get smaller. |
| Fat | 9 calories/gram |
| Protein | 4 calories/gram |
| Carb | 4 calories/gram |
| USDA Dietary Guidelines | say to balance calories |
| Obesity | often blamed on a "toxic environment" in the U.S. |
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