Daily energy needs

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Health Science

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Oct 30, 2023

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1. How do your calorie needs and calorie intake match up? Are you balancing your needs with your intake, or is one higher than the other? Do you need to make any changes to your calorie intake and/or your energy expenditure? - Over the course of several years, I've grappled with a pronounced disparity between my calorie needs and intake, resulting in a significant and continuous weight gain that has triggered substantial concerns for my health. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, I'm fully committed to a comprehensive transformation of my dietary habits, shifting towards a diet rich in wholesome, balanced choices and implementing portion control. Simultaneously, I'm enthusiastic about introducing a consistent exercise regimen into my daily routine, encompassing both cardiovascular and strength-training activities to enhance my energy expenditure. These changes are not only aimed at recalibrating my calorie equation but also represent a profound commitment to adopting a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle with enduring benefits for my well-being and vitality. 2. What factors influence how well you are able to balance your food intake and energy expenditure? Consider your taste in food and its cost and convenience. Also consider the factors that influence your ability to get daily physical activity, such as your available leisure time, your community's walkability and safety, availability of recreation areas, affordability of the campus gym or local gyms, etc. - Several factors play a significant role in my ability to balance food intake and energy expenditure. My taste in food certainly has an impact – I tend to gravitate towards comfort foods and sometimes struggle to make healthier choices. The cost and convenience of food slightly affect my decisions; I'm not particularly inclined toward fast food and generally opt for home-cooked meals instead. On the activity side, my available leisure time can be quite limited due to work and other commitments. Additionally, my community's walkability and safety influence my willingness to engage in outdoor activities, and the availability of safe recreation areas matters as well. The affordability of the campus gym or local gyms also plays a role, as budget constraints can limit my access to exercise facilities. To achieve a better balance, I need to work on making healthier food choices, even if they require a bit more effort, and plan my schedule to ensure I have dedicated time for physical activity, whether it's outdoors or at a gym.

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