When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fitness apps make it easy to track the number of calories in a meal. d3sign/Moment via Getty Images Knowing the calorie content of ...

Basically, a calorie is a unit of energy; it measures how much energy a food provides to the body. Here are a few points to help clear up calorie confusion: How many calories are in a pound? It has ...

Calorie counts have become a staple on restaurant menus -- and new research shows this information has potentially saved the lives and wallets of thousands of Americans. AP Calorie counts have become ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Posting calorie information on menus is often cited as an important tool ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently coauthored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you want to start ...

Calories and kcal are used interchangeably and refer to the same amount of energy, but kilojoules require conversion. Usage may differ depending on where you live. Calories are a measure of energy.

The Food and Drug Administration’s “Guidance for Industry: Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments; Small Entity Compliance Guide” (Guidance for ...

Mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic drinks could possibly address both alcohol consumption and obesity. While just about everything in the grocery store has nutritional and calorie information ...