Can you describe how hormones affect nutrition?
Hormones affect your resting energy expenditure, the amount of energy (calories) you use when your body's at rest. Men and women need different amounts of calories and different types of nutrients in their diets to maintain optimal health. More?
Answered by Matt H. -
About Calories
The food we eat and beverages we drink all contain calories, which is a measure of energy. Another definition of calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of water by one degree. It's recommended that humans consume at least 2,000 calories per day in order to maintain their weight and for enough energy to perform daily tasks.
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