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It takes the consumption 3,500 calories to gain one pound. In order to lose one pound you have to burn 3,500 calories more than you eat.
For example if you ate about 1,500 calories worth of food then you would have to burn off 5,000 calories in order to lose one pound that day.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere is no certain number of calories a person should intake in order to maintain their idea weight. However, almost everything you intake has calories and these calories cause us to gain or lose weight, depending on the amount taken. So, the less calories you consume, the least weight you will put on.
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∙ 8y agoEnergy balance (in this context) means how much energy (calories) you're eating, and how much energy you're using (through metabolism, breathing, walking, exercise, and so on. When you eat more energy (calories) than you use, that causes weight-gain.
When you use more energy than your food contains, that causes weight-loss.
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∙ 15y agoYou will experience weight gain if you consume more calories than you use. You will lose weight if you consume less calories than you use.
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∙ 12y agoConsumption of calories causes the body to pack on the pounds. So, cutting down on calories within your diet would significantly enable you to lose weight more productively.
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What are two factors that affect weight?
Your motabalism and the amount of carbs, fat and calories you take in everyday
How does lacked of exercise affect your weight?
If calories consumed (eaten) are more than calories burned (through exercise), then this energy will be stored as sugar in the liver and fat on the body. So a lack of exercise in comparison with calories eaten will result in weight gain.
How many calories can affect you?
The average human obtains 2000 calories a day. If your gaining weight I would say your probably consuming more than 2,500. If you are trying to lose weight consume about 1,200 calories a day. No less, that would be harmful to your health.
Are food calories reported for the dry weight or for the whole food including the water weight?
Water weight has NOTHING AT ALL to do with the calories in food. Calories reported are the calories in the FOOD. Water HAS NO CALORIES. Get your head on man.
Could milk affect weight?
Sure. Whole milk that is high in fat could help someone gain weight. Skimmed milk would have less calories than sodas, which could help with weight loss.
How many calories in a pound weight?
3500 calories
Does watching too much tv affect your weight?
Well, sort of. Watching TV is a very passive occupation(you don't move around a lot), and if you don't move you don't burn many calories. And if you only burn a few calories it gets easier and easier to eat more calories than you loose over a day. And if you're eating more calories than you burn the excess calories will stay with you as weight gain.
Does the weather affect your metabolism?
Yes, you will burn more calories if it is hotter and less if it is colder. This is why many people gain weight during the winter time.
How many calories should an eightneen year old eat a day?
current weight x 10 = calories to lose weight to maintain weight = 2000 to 2500 calories per day
How does bubblegum flavor affect gums weight?
it will affect the weight because its flavor adds weight everything has weight. it will affect the weight because its flavor adds weight everything has weight. it will affect the weight because its flavor adds weight everything has weight. it will affect the weight because its flavor adds weight everything has weight.
How much calories are in a kilogram?
Calories are not a form of weight. It could be different amounts for different foods no-matter what the weight is.
If you burn 34 calories in a workout how does that equate to weight loss?
The standard is 3500 calories to 1 pound of weight.
