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Debunking calories! What you really need to know to transform your body

Ever felt overwhelmed by calorie counting? Relax, you're not alone! In the world of fitness and wellness, calories often get ...
Marketplace

Why does the U.S. still use calories on nutrition labels instead of kilojoules?

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is ...
Everyday Health

Calorie Counting 101: Does It Aid Weight Loss, How Safe Is It, and Which Way Is Best?

Calories weren’t always about food. The term started out as a measurement of energy in the 1800s, and it was several decades before it was used in conjunction with human nutrition, according to the ...
CNET

The Expert-Approved Way to Count Calories

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. Weight management is simply a game of calories in and calories out. A calorie ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The history of dieting by calorie counting shows why it should stay in the past, experts say

Calorie counting has been the basis of weight-loss programs for more than a century. It's still a popular way to approach losing weight, whether it be keeping below a certain calorie limit on fasting ...
C&EN

Units Of Old, Joy Of Calories

"Measure for Measure," a fat little book (4 by 6 inches) with 864 pages, takes on the ambitious task of describing the INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS, known more often as SI (1996, ISBN 1-889796-00-X).