
Concept explainers
To write:
The food items that an individual consumed in a day and the amount of calories that are consumed.
Introduction:
Calories refer to the energy which people get from food and drink. If a food item contains more calories, that means that food item can provide a large amount of energy to the individuals.
To calculate:
The number of calories using calculators on the Internet that an individual should consume based on sex, age, and weight.
Introduction:
The amount of calories that an individual should take depends on the weight, sex, age, height, and physical activity of that person. An individual who does more physical activities requires more amount of calories.
To determine:
The impact on the weight of the individual if the same eating habits are continued.
Introduction:
Eating habits of individuals are responsible for making them obese or lean. Physical activity of the individuals is essential to balance the caloric amount in the body.

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