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Joules are unit that typically used by physicists to describe the amount of work needed

various ages and activity level

A middle-age moderately active female: 2,000 calories per day

A middle-age moderately active man: 2,400-2,600 calories per day

Children needs higher proportion of fat

An adult 45-65 percent of calories should come from carbohydrates

10-35 % should come from protein

Amount of micro nutrient needed depends on the individual's activity level

An athlete needs more carbohydrates

Celery (10 calories)

Orange (70 calories)

1 cup of brocoli (15 calories)

2 cups of shredded romaine lettuce (16 calories)

Example high empty calories

Few to no nutrients

Often comes from added sugar and solid fats

People want to lose weight often attempt to have calorie deficit

Balance of calories burned and calories consumed as calorie balance

it is important to “find ways to not just slash calories but replace them with healthier options that are still emotionally and physically gratifying for that individual

If someone is eating more calories than necessary, that person will need to change his or her behavior.

It’s important that behavior change to a “sustainable pattern that reduces calories

provide up to 800 calories a day

require a doctor or other health care provider’s guidance and regular monitoring

are usually obese and facing serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.