how much do you eat?

How Much Do You Eat?How Much Do You Eat?How Much Do you Burn?

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What was people’s eating problem in the past?

What is people’s eating problem nowadays?

They had difficulty finding food to eat.They eat too much without balancing

what they eat with how much energy they use.

What is the example of eating problem in China?

Fat “little emperors” in China is an example. As the only child of their parents, they win their parents’ affection which turns into giving too much food, so the children would get fat.

How is energy calculated?How much is a calorie?Why do you need energy when you

sleep?

Energy is measured in calories.A calorie is the amount of heat

required to raise the temperature of a gram of water one degree Celsius.

When you sleep, you also need energy, which can support your lungs to filter oxygen and your heart to pump the oxygen-enriched blood.

Where does energy you need come from?

Where can excess fat be found in our body?

The energy usually comes from the food that you eat and the energy stored as fat in your body.

Excess fat can be found on the hips and thighs of women and around abdomens of men.

Is it a good idea to eat less when you want to lose weight?

What is the best way to lose weight?

When you eat less, you will lose liquids and muscle, not fat.

The best way to get rid of fat is to exercise.

What is the best way to exercise?Does playing volleyball use more

energy than playing table tennis?What do you think about going on a

diet if you want to lose weight?

The best exercise should be regular and vigorous. It is better to do exercise 20-30 minutes a day, three times a week.

Playing volleyball uses LESS energy than playing table tennis.

Going on a diet does not seem to be helpful because weight will return eventually.