What are calories? -- Calories in human diets -- How many calories do people need? -- Calorie estimates for children and adults -- Calories come with carbohydrates -- Calories in sugar -- Another source of calories: fats -- A third source of calories: proteins -- Understanding food labels -- "Empty" calories -- Balancing calories and activities -- Problems caused by too many calories.
Summary:
"A book about what calories are, where they're found, and how they affect the human body."-- Provided by publisher.
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