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[quote=Anonymous]I explained what a calorie is and why a healthy body needs them, plus the variables that go into how many energy units you need to put in the human machine to keep it working at optimum health. I explain that not all calories are the same, and about empty calories and how they force us to increase the caloric intake so that we also get the nutrients we need from nutrient dense calories. I also point out that some calories contain elements that are harmful to the body, either immediately or over long term abuse.

With my athlete, we also discuss that his body uses different calories at different times and how to focus on the kind of energy he needs when he needs it. With my child who has health issues, we discuss the interaction between medications and nutrition and weight.

I have them think of the human body as part machine, and their job is to learn the operator's manual. Analogies to cars are useful because they see the gas going in and know there are different kinds of fuels and that not all cars can operate (optimally or at all) on the same kinds of fuel. [/quote]

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