Health and Body · Topic 39 of 118
Calories
⭐ MasteredA calorie is a unit that measures how much energy food provides. Your body needs energy from food to move, think and grow.
💡 Fun fact
Your brain uses about 20 per cent of your body's energy even though it is small.
All about Calories
A calorie is a unit that measures how much energy food provides. Your body needs energy from food to move, think and grow.
Balanced meals give you energy from many different foods.
How many calories you need depends on your age, size and how active you are.
Foods with lots of calories are not always bad, but it helps to balance them with foods that provide vitamins and fibre.
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Real-life uses of Calories
- Understanding food labels
- Planning balanced meals
- Learning about energy
Frequently asked questions about Calories
What does a calorie measure?
The energy provided by food.
Why does the body need energy?
To move, think and grow.