Energy Balance of Calories

 

Energy balance is the difference between the number of kilocalories (kcals or Calories) you eat (intake) and the number of kcals you burn (output).

Equivalent to the energy needed by the body energy is what keeps us going it is the fuel of life we need it for growth and development and the work of all the functions of the body including our internal organs the normal functioning of the vital organs of the body it represents 60-70% of our daily energy needs.

This is called the basal metabolic rate the body consumes about 10% of the energy during digestion, absorption, and storage of nutrients and the remaining energy to move our bodies being active doesn't just mean exercising but what kind of activities like walking, doing housework, and even distraction movements if you do not supply yourself with energy regularly your body will slow down and you'll start to feel "sluggish".

We get energy from foods and drinks that contain calories the unit in which energy is measured it's the staple food carbohydrates, fats, and proteins - which provide calories as well as fiber and alcohol the nutritional information label indicates the number of calories contained in the food or drink.

Usually, the information is given per 100g but sometimes for one share to the average daily energy requirement is 2000 calories for women and 2500 calories for men of course, these numbers are just indicators the actual amount of energy your body needs depends on several factors including genes sex the age lifestyle your level and rate of physical activity these factors together determine the composition of the body which is due to the amount of fat in the body compared to the composition of other bodies including bones, muscles, and organs but after all the differences between people what is compatible for everyone is that if the amount of energy we get equals the energy we consume both sides will be balanced thus, we can maintain our body weight if you are very active and burn more calories than you eat you will lose weight on the other hand, if you live a sedentary life it eats a lot of calories just this lifestyle you are more likely to gain weight over time of course we don't talk about dinner parties sometimes or lounging for a long time on the sofa on the day off what matters is long-term balance being overweight or obese it may cause physical disability and psychological problems it also significantly increases the risk of contracting a number of non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) diabetes and cancer appearances can be deceiving did you know that you can be thin on the outside and fat on the inside the storage of fat around the organs rather than under the skin, increases the risk of health problems.

How much fat do you have where is it located in your body and is there a better guide to knowing if you are a healthy person than just your body weight?

The concept of energy balance seems simple to eat less, move more, and lose weight but it's more complicated where the elements of the balance of energy gained and consumed are interrelated if you change any of them, the second will also change for example when you follow a diet you are reducing your calorie intake somewhat which in turn will lead to your weight loss also, your energy needs, in other words, the body restores energy balance on its own, but at a lower level this is due to a decrease in the metabolic rate or because you are unconsciously compensating for the amount of energy lost by becoming less active – or both and if the energy balance level becomes lower it is easy to eat more food than you need your body will regain its weight sometimes you can gain more this explains the so-called "yo-yo effect".

The best way to restore the body's position and maintain its energy balance at a healthy level is the move physical activity not only has a positive effect on reducing the risk of disease but also improves mental health it increases opportunities for social interaction as it increases your energy requirement so you can eat more and enjoy a variety of foods this way you will get all the nutrients you need you don't have to exercise hard every day to maintain your weight big changes are hard to keep up with failure to do so leads to frustration as for taking small steps that can be achieved in daily life it can lead to positive results over time simple steps, such as getting off the bus before the stop you want to reach, to continue walking or use the stairs instead of the elevator regarding food, you can use small plates to reduce the portion size make sure to fill 1/3 of your plate with vegetables or to have a snack of fruit or milk. Each of us can choose the step that suits his style and lifestyle, and each of us, too, can consciously make changes every small step leads to a healthier life.

Sensitivity of Energy Balance:

Energy balance can be changed by altering energy intake, energy output, or both, as shown in the following examples. (1 pound (lbs.) of fat equals 3,500 kcal.)

Example 1:

Eating 1 extra chocolate chip cookie (65 kcal) each day for 1 year would be 65 kcal x 365=23,725 kcal. This would add up at the end of the year to a total net weight gain of 6.8 lbs. (23,725 ÷ 3,500).

Example 2:

If you maintain your kcal intake and run an extra mile per day, 5 days per week, you would expend an extra 100 kcal/mile x 5 miles/week x 52 weeks = 26,000 kcals per year. This would result in a net weight loss of 7.4 lbs. per year (26,000 ÷ 3,500).