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The document discusses how different factors like age, sex, and lifestyle influence a person's daily energy needs. Younger people and those with more active lifestyles tend to need more calories. The document also provides information on the different amounts of energy, in kilojoules, provided by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats per gram. It notes key areas of a nutrition label including serving size and percentages of daily values.

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The document discusses how different factors like age, sex, and lifestyle influence a person's daily energy needs. Younger people and those with more active lifestyles tend to need more calories. The document also provides information on the different amounts of energy, in kilojoules, provided by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats per gram. It notes key areas of a nutrition label including serving size and percentages of daily values.

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Different People Have Different Energy Needs

Energy needs to defend on the three variables; (three main factors that influence this
are age, sex, and lifestyle. Let's break it down with some real-life examples:)

 Age - more energy is required when you are still young and less when you get
over 40 because metabolism slows down.
Young Child (8 years old): Imagine an energetic child on the playground. They're
constantly running, jumping, and playing. Their bodies are growing rapidly, and all that
activity burns a lot of calories. They need frequent meals and snacks to keep their
energy levels up.
Adult (45 years old): Compared to the child, a typical adult might have a more moderate
activity level. Their metabolism, the rate at which their body burns calories, may have
slowed down a bit since childhood. They likely need to adjust their calorie intake to
maintain a healthy weight.

 Sex - males usually need more energy than females of the same age.

Men: On average, men tend to have more muscle mass than women. Muscle burns
more calories than fat, even at rest. So, a man might need slightly more calories each
day than a woman of the same age and height, even if their activity levels are similar.

 Lifestyle - The more active you are, the more energy you need.

Construction Worker: This job requires a lot of physical exertion. Lifting heavy materials,
climbing, and constant movement burn a significant amount of calories. The
construction worker would need to eat more than someone with a desk job to fuel their
body for these demanding tasks.
Librarian: Librarians typically have a more sedentary lifestyle. Their work involves
sitting, reading, and light computer. They wouldn't need to consume as many calories as
the construction worker because their activity level is much lower.

The key takeaway is that understanding your own age, sex, and lifestyle can help you
figure out your individual energy needs.
"How much energy do foods give?"
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins provide energy. The table compares energy in each.
FOOD CLASSIFICATION

 Carbohydrates: They provide 17.1 kilojoules per gram. Carbohydrates are our
body's main source of energy. Examples of carbohydrates include bread, pasta,
rice, fruits, and vegetables.

 Proteins: They provide 18.2 kilojoules per gram. They can also be a source of
energy. Examples of protein include meat, fish, poultry, beans, and nuts.

 Fats: They provide the most energy at 38.9 kilojoules per gram. Fats help our
body store energy. However, it's important to consume them in moderation
because they are high in calories. Examples of fats include oils, butter, nuts, and
avocados.
Let's say you eat a banana, which is high in carbohydrates. One gram of carbohydrate
provides 17.1 kJ, and a typical banana contains about 27 grams of carbohydrates. So,
you can estimate that a banana provides about 464.7 kJ (27 grams x 17.1 kJ/gram).

How do you understand the nutrition label?


There are many important reasons to read food labels. If you learn these skills, you can
use the Nutrition Facts label to make intelligent choices about what to eat. This
information gives you the power to make wise decisions about the food you buy and
eat, which helps you stay healthly.
A. Product-specific information in the upper section.
- The information contains portion size, calorie content, and nutritional composition.
B. Concept of % Daily Value
- It is located at the bottom of the footnotes and imparts overarching nutritional guidance
about calorie consumption.
C. The Nutrition Facts label below highlights key areas.
- The food we buy is labeled with nutritional value that supports optimal health. The
information about food nutrients is important to find foods that contain high levels of the
desired nutrients and low levels of the disliked nutrients. Consumption of saturated fat,
sodium, and added sugars should be reduced as they are not good for the body.
The highlighted key areas in the Nutrition Facts label below.

1. SERVING INFORMATION

When looking at the Nutrition Facts label, first take a look at the number of servings in
the package (servings per container) and the serving size. Serving sizes are
standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar
units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, e.g., the number of grams
(g). The serving size reflects the amount that people typically eat or drink. It is not a
recommendation of how much you should eat or drink.

It’s important to realize that all the nutrient amounts shown on the label, including the
number of calories, refer to the size of the serving. Pay attention to the serving size,
especially how many servings there are in the food package. For example, you
might ask yourself if you are consuming ½ serving, 1 serving, or more. In the
sample label, one serving of lasagna equals 1 cup. If you ate two cups, you would be
consuming two servings. That is two times the calories and nutrients shown in the
sample label, so you would need to double the nutrient and calorie amounts, as well as
the %DVs, to see what you are getting in two servings.

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