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Nutrition
Factors Affecting Caloric Intake
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Total caloric intake comes from food and drink, and many cultural, emotional, and physiological factors influence how much a person eats.
Detail
Total caloric intake comes from the consumption of foods and drinks. The carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in these foods contain energy expressed in kcal.
Many factors affect a person's caloric intake at any particular time:
- Cultural and family influences.
- Emotional states — some people react to stress or depression by over-eating or under-eating.
- Physiological mechanisms — hormonal or central nervous system regulatory mechanisms may be impaired, leading to over-consumption of food.
Key facts
- Caloric intake derives from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in food and drink.
- Influences include cultural/family habits, emotional states (stress, depression), and hormonal/CNS regulation.
- Impaired regulatory mechanisms can lead to over-consumption.
Connections
- caloric-balance — intake is one side of the energy equation.
- psychological-deprivation — emotional eating ties to dieting and stress.
SourceReference manual
p.508
Section following "KEY POINT."
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy, or medical conditions.
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