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Calorie is a unit of energy usually used to measure the energy produced by food and physical activity. Calorie
is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius under certain conditions. The calorie content of food determines the amount of energy it provides. Calorie content varies from food to food, depending on the composition and processing of the food.
In addition, the body consumes calories from basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and digestion of food. Individual energy requirements vary by age, gender, body size, and level of physical activity. Moreover, controlling calorie intake and consumption is essential for weight management
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