What is a calorie? Empty calories, give examples.

Answer:

A calorie is a unit of energy.

"In human nutrition, the term empty calories applies to foods and beverages composed primarily or solely of sugar, fats or oils, or alcohol-containing beverages. These supply food energy but little to no other nutrition in the way of vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, or essential fatty acids."- Wikipedia

Answer:

The calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise a quantity of water by one degree of temperature. There are two versions of the unit in use, which has led to some confusion.

Explanation:

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Which VIOLATION is not true in volleyball?

Hitting the ball illegally (carrying, palming, throwing etc.)

Failure to serve in the correct order

Touching the net with body while ball is not in play

All the above

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Signs of stress can include all EXCEPT:
A. A slower heart rate
B. Sweating palms
C. A short temper
D. Forgetting things

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1. Jamal volunteers his time after school to walk the dogs at a local animal shelter. Jamal does not get paid for this time, even though he spends about two hours there every day. Although he is not making money, list one way that volunteering in this way could be beneficial to Jamal in the future. Also, list one way that Jamal is benefitting his community.


2. Amber is busy creating her resume. When she gets to the part about providing references, she is not sure who to put down. She knows her brother will give her a good reference since he knows her very well. Her guidance counselor at school also offered to provide a reference for her, so she is thinking of adding him. Which option would be better for Amber to use on her resume? Explain the reason for your answer.


3. Now that Amber has her resume finished, it is time for her to begin her job search. List one place where Amber could look to find job openings, two things Amber should do after finding a job she wants to apply for, and what she should wear if she is called in for an interview.


4. You are in a job interview for your dream position. The interviewer asks if you have experience working with Microsoft Excel, a computer software program that allows you to create and customize spreadsheets to analyze data. You have never used Microsoft Excel, but you do know what it is. How would you answer? Why? Explain your reasoning.


5. Grant and Cara are coworkers at a design firm. Grant is so good at his job that he does not like to listen to the opinions of others. Cara is not as experienced as Grant and it takes her a little bit longer to complete design tasks, but she is a good listener and tries to make changes that her co-workers suggest. Which person would you rather work with? Give two reasons for your answer. Why might co-curricular, extra-curricular, career preparation, or extended learning experiences have been important in helping prepare the person you chose to have those qualities that are desirable in the workplace?

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Match the following terms with the correct definition.
Simple Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
________ are high in calories but provide no essential vitamins and minerals.
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________ are utilized in the body for metabolic processes, storing energy, breaking down fat-soluble vitamins, and they provide nine calories for every gram.
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________ are the building blocks of muscle and provide four calories for every gram.
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________ are found in starches and grains, and provide energy for the body over longer periods of time.
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________ are your body's main energy source and provide four calories for every gram.
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Which of the following is TRUE? A. A pregnant woman does not need to take a multi-vitamin. B. A woman only needs to take prenatal vitamins once they find out they are pregnant. C. A woman should take a multi-vitamin or prenatal vitamin if they are considering getting pregnant. D. It is only safe to take a prenatal vitamin if you are pregnant.

Which of the following statements about STIs is TRUE?
You cannot catch an STI through kissing or touching.
STIs are dangerous infections that cause serious damage.
All STIs are curable if they are treated early enough.
Some STIs are curable; others are not.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Over 3.5 million cases are diagnosed each year. About 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are a result of exposure to UV rays from the sun.

What types of things should you do to protect yourself from UV rays?

How well do you protect yourself from the sun? What could you do better?

What could you do to promote sun protection among your family and friends?