What is Energy Balance?
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Energy balance is the balance of calories consumed and energy expended. Calories in. Calories out. By keeping track of how much you move and how much you eat, your healthy weight is within reach.
Is Your Body In Balance
No, we're not asking whether you can stand on one foot! We're asking whether you "balance" the amount of food you take in with the amount you burn off. Maybe you've wondered why some people's bodies are too big and other people's bodies are too thin. There are many reasons why this happens. One reason a person could be big is because he or she eats a lot and doesn't get enough exercise. And one reason a person could be thin is because he or she eats less food than his or her body needs.
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You've probably heard the latest news—more Americans than ever are overweight. Two out of three adults and nearly one in three children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Along with extra pounds come increased health risks for adults and kids alike. If you burn off fewer calories than you eat each day, over time that can add up to extra pounds. In fact, some researchers speculate that, on average, an imbalance of just 100 extra calories per day is responsible for the growing number of overweight Americans.
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Tips for Talking to Kids
The use of slang or jargon often causes confusion when we try to explain the basics of active, healthy lifestyle choices, especially to young people. We believe that the use of simple, straightforward concepts and terms may enable more people to have a clear understanding of what is important to remember. It is even more critical for children that we make complex ideas clear and simple.
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