1. “In losing weight, what are more
harmful calories, carbohydrates, or
fat grams?”
EDTC 6060
Assignment 5/DIF Model
Myra Waldroup
Dr. Carol Brown

2. Obesity
“Obesity is a complex disease for which no single
cause or cure exists. You gain weight when you take
in more calories than you burn off. But obesity is
influenced by many other factors” (Obesity-Cause)
(Retrieved from http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cdrr/images/obesity.jpg on November 3, 2012)

3. Calories
 What it is
◦ A calorie is a unit of energy.
 What it does
◦ More = Weight Gain
◦ Less = Weight Lose
(Retrieved from youtube.com on November 4, 2012)

4. Carbohydrates
Your bodies main source of
energy.
 Calories
◦ 4 per gram
 Benefits
◦ Creates glucose to use for energy
◦ Every tissue and organ relies on glucose for energy
 Complex Carbs (grains, fruits & vegies)
◦ Prevent heart disease
◦ Improve digestion
◦ Reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes (Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into
a healthy diet )
(Retrieved from
http://media.fooducate.com/blog/posts/carbs.jpg
on November 3, 2012)

5. Fat
 Calories
◦ 9 per gram
 Benefits
◦ Used by the body for growth
◦ Prevent of certain diseases
 Certain fats are healthier than others
◦ Stick with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
◦ Saturated fats should be kept to a minimum
◦ Trans fat should be avoided (Know Your Fats)
(Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/images/fats_good.jpg
on November 2, 2012)

6. Conclusion
According to Are Carbs Worse Than
Calories? “If you eat more calories than
your body burns each day, you'll gain
weight. If you create a caloric deficit
through exercise and reduced food
consumption, you'll lose weight. It
doesn't matter if the calories are from a
sugary donut or a piece of chicken, your
body will either use the calories for
energy or store them as fat.”

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