Health and Body · Topic 39 of 59
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.
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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.