Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

Most people are unaware of the calorie content of the beer, wine, or spirits they are imbibing and would support mandatory labels with this information — but it is unclear if this would dampen excess ...

Fruits are often associated with being light, low-calorie snacks, but not all fruits are created equal when it comes to calorie content. Some fruits are surprisingly high in natural sugars and healthy ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a low calorie meal or side dish to enjoy, a salad might likely come to mind. However, with countless types of salad ingredients, toppings, and dressings available, the calorie ...

In the game of life and long-term weight maintenance, calories count, but the types of foods might matter more, according to a study by Harvard researchers published last week in the New England ...

I'm bored.<BR><BR>I'm watching tv while playing on Ars, when I saw a commercial that I've seen a million times before. It's the one with the women saying, "I'm on the beef and mushroom diet" or ...

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.

Calorie labeling on menus hasn’t dramatically changed how many calories most people consume when they dine out, research is showing, four years after the Food and Drug Administration began requiring ...

LONDON - JULY 12: In this photo illustration a lady eats a beefburger on July 12, 2007 in London, England. Government advisors are considering plans for a fat tax on foods high in fat to try to help ...