What is calorie?
In short, calorie equals energy. This energy is obtained by processing food.
Daily Calorie Amount
The daily calorie requirement of a woman who does light work is approximately 2000, while for a man it is 2400 calories. For people who do heavy work, the daily requirement may increase up to 2000-3000 more calories. A human needs the most calories between the ages 12-18. The puberty is the period during which the most amount of energy is needed.
Food Groups and Daily Requirement Amounts
| Food Groups |
Amount |
| Milk and derivatives | 1-2 Servings |
| Meat, Eggs, Legume | 2 Servings |
| Grain and derivatives | 3-4 Servings |
| Oils and Sugars | Depends on the energy requirement |
| Vegetables and Fruits | 4 Servingsn |
Food Groups
| First group foods |
| Meat dishes |
| Meatballs |
| Vegetables with meat |
| Legume with meat |
| Meat dolma and sarma |
| Second group foods |
| Soup |
| Rice |
| Pasta |
| Pasty |
| Olive oil dishes |
| Third group foodsr |
| Fruits |
| Salads |
| Compotes |
| Desserts |
| Yoghurt-cacik-piyaz |
The menu will be designed according to the calorie needs.