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To some extent it is correct to eat a little more when one exercises. However, for most people the body's basic use of energy makes the greatest demands and the difference between this and the amount needed for exercise is small. Example for a person weighing 73 kg or 160 lbs:
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Normal burning while sleeping or sitting
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1900 kcal/day
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| Walking a pram with a child | 200 kcal/hour |
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Walking, rapidly
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340 kcal/hour
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| Walking, upstairs | 600 kcal/hour |
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Intensive gymnastics
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750 kcal/hour
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| Running, skiing, bicycling | 500-1000 kcal/hour, depends on speed |
| Swimming leisurely | 400 kcal/hour |
| Climbing up a mountain | 800 kcal/hour |
| Rowing at moderate speed | 600 kcal/hour |
| Caring for a child | 200 kcal/hour |
| Housecleaning, rapid | 300 kcal/hour |
| Housecleaning, slowly | 200 kcal/hour |
| Gardening | 350 kcal/hour |
Exercise, however, is healthy in other ways than burning calories. Exercise changes your body so that you will easier adjust your eating to your nutrient need.
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