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.
Calories and kilojoules: How do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?
Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.
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 ...
Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?
Lauren Ball works for The University of Queensland and receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and ...
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