Phet Fitness Sim Sam Reid 4-10-2008 Learning Goals/Calories 1. What is a calorie? 2. Energy is conserved. a. Weight gain is proportional to delta caloric intake b. If you balance caloric intake with caloric burn your weight will be stable. 3. Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) is the amount of calories needed to stay alive 4. 1 LB body fat contains 4000 Calories of energy 5. Amount of calories provided by carbohydrates, lipids, proteins 6. Caloric expenditure of typical daily activities 7. Caloric value of typical foods Problems: Can’t just show Caloric picture, or eating optimal amount of ice cream will lead to optimal health