2 – How does the body get calories?
The body obtains calories through all that is consumed from different foods and drinks, and the amount of calories provided by each type of food to the body varies according to the type of food and the nutrients in it, according to the following:
- 9 calories are obtained from eating 1 gram of fat.
- 4 calories are obtained from eating 1 gram of protein.
- 4 calories are obtained from eating 1 gram of carbohydrates.
- 4 calories are obtained by eating 1 gram of sugars.
- The negligible amount of calories in the micronutrients, that is, vitamins, minerals and minerals.
Through this, you can choose the foods and drinks that are consumed so that they are low in caloric content and at the same time work to provide the body with satiety, that is, foods rich in fiber (vegetables and fruits) and to limit foods that contain empty calories (i.e. rich in calories without making you feel full) such as foods Fatty.