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calorie

[ˈkæləri]

calorie Definition

  • 1a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food
  • 2the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius

Using calorie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calorie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The nutrition label shows the number of calories per serving.

  • Example

    She burned 500 calories during her workout.

  • Example

    A pound of body fat contains approximately 3500 calories.

  • Example

    The recommended daily calorie intake for an adult is around 2000-2500 calories.

calorie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for calorie

  • energy unit
  • heat unit
  • nutritional unit

Phrases with calorie

  • empty calorie

    a calorie derived from food containing little or no nutritional value

    Example

    Soda and candy are high in empty calories.

  • a diet that limits the number of calories consumed in a day, often used for weight loss or health reasons

    Example

    She started a calorie restriction diet to lose weight.

  • a state in which a person consumes more calories than they burn, often leading to weight gain

    Example

    He gained weight because he was in a calorie surplus.

Origins of calorie

from French 'calorie', from Latin 'calor' meaning 'heat'

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Summary: calorie in Brief

A 'calorie' [ˈkæləri] is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food. It is also the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. The term is used in phrases like 'empty calorie,' referring to food with little nutritional value, and 'calorie restriction,' a diet that limits daily calorie intake. 'Calorie' is commonly used in nutrition labels and weight loss programs.

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