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CALORIE QUIZ

Do you know what a calorie is and what it does?
A calorie is a unit of energy. The foods we eat provide calories that our body uses as fuel to pump the heart, maintain our body temperature, help fight off infection, and a whole bunch of other things. But if we eat more calories than our body burns, this excess fuel is converted to fat and stored in our body. This is why eating right and staying active are so important to maintain a healthy body. Take our quiz to see how much you know about calories.

1. How many calories do you have to burn to lose one pound?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 3,500


2. Which of these indoor chores burns the most calories in an hour?
A. Cleaning your room
B. Vacuuming with an electric vacuum
C. Doing laundry
D. Cooking a meal

3. Which of these outdoor chores burns the most calories in an hour?
A. Mowing the lawn with a hand mower
B. Shoveling snow
C. Gardening
D. Raking leaves

4. Which of these physical activities burns the most calories in an hour?
A. Playing Soccer
B. Jumping Rope at an easy pace
C. Riding a Bike at 9.4 miles per hour
D. Rollerblading at 8 miles per hour

5. Which of these foods has the most calories?
A. Spaghetti with meat sauce (283g)
B. Chicken Pot Pie (217g)
C. Chili con carne with beans (222g)
D. Pita pocket sandwich with beef and cheddar (142g)
E. Macaroni and cheese




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