Did You Know?

One slice of pizza has lots of calories!

How We Get Calories

We get calories from food and drinks.

Why Calories Matter

Calories help us have fun and play.

What calories Does

Calories give us energy to move.

They help us grow and stay strong.

Too few calories can make us weak.

Too many calories can make us fat.

We need to eat good foods for health.

Counting calories helps us stay fit.

More About calories

Calories come from food. They help us do things. If we eat too much, we can gain weight. If we eat too little, we might feel tired.

Every food has a different amount of calories. Fruits and veggies have less. Chips and candy have more. We should eat a mix of foods.

It is fun to learn about calories. We can make good choices. This helps us feel good and play hard!

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

calorie:A unit of energy.
caloric theory:An idea about how heat works.
milliliter:A small measure of liquid.
degree Celsius:A way to measure temperature.
kilocalorie:A larger unit of energy, often used in food.