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Awesome.2Cents! A Healthy Lifestyle Curriculum for Teens…
Lesson 1
CALCULATING PERCENT OF ENERGY
From total fat, carbohydrates, and protein
Name: __________________________ Date: _________________
On Monday, Jane consumed 1,800 calories, 65 grams of fat, 240 grams of
carbohydrate, and 55 grams of protein. Calculate the percent of calories that she
consumed from fat, carbohydrate and protein for that day. (Use scratch paper for
calculations).
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1. Jane consumed ______ % of her calories from fat.
2. Jane consumed _______ % of her calories from carbohydrates.
3. Jane consumed _______ % of her calories from protein.
4. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans tell us that children and adolescents age
4 through 18 should keep their fat intake between 25 and 35% of calories. Did
Jane (age = 17) follow these recommendations on Monday? ___________
5. Jane’s recommended energy intake is 2,000 calories a day. If she continues to
eat 1,800 calories each day, over time what do you think will happen? Will she
lose, gain, or maintain her current weight? _________________
6. Which side of the energy balance scale represents the 1,800 calories that Jane
consumed? A or B? _____________
A B
Energy In Energy Out
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