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 Calorie corner
In the last few decades, energy intake has become all the rage as weight loss facilitators capitalised on what could be dubbed the Century of the Calorie.

But what are calories and why should they be given a second thought?

In this section, we explain the basics - what a calorie is, how a calorie differs from a kilojoule, how to balance calorie intake with calorie output, and more.

We also give guidelines on how much of which type of food you should include in your diet every day to maintain a healthy weight.

Read on to find interesting tips on how to prepare low-calorie snacks and what should be included in your low-calorie shopping list. Also check out our great tools to calculate calorie intake and output.

 CONTENTS
01.Calorie calculators
Calorie Counter, Burn-O-Meter, Calorie Converter

02.Calories in and out
Calories: an introduction, Energy input, Energy output, Metabolism, Calories explained, More than combustion engines

03.Dietary guidelines
Dietary guidelines, Food pyramid, Simple steps to healthy eating, What is a food portion?

04.Tips on cutting calories
Fat-free vs. regular snacks, Tips on low-fat choices, New ideas for old favourites, What's in that hamburger?, Dieting – cut the confusion


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