Calories

Calories are used to measure the amount of energy we get from our food and also the amount of energy we expend with our activities of daily living and exercise.

Articles & Resources

A Calorie Is a Calorie, Right?
A reader has a question about calories and what would happen if she ate junk food for just one day.

How to Avoid Eating Too Much During the Holidays
The holiday season means parties, family gatherings and lots of food. Here are some tips that will help to keep you from eating too much during the holidays.

What is a Calorie ... and Why Should I Care?
Find out why calories count and how understanding them will help you meet your weight loss goals.

How Many Calories do Kids Need Each Day?
So many children are becoming overweight and obese that this younger generation will have many health problems in the future. Use this handy tool to help you manage your child's healthy diet.

What is a Calorie?
Learn about calories by reading this entry in the ADAM Healthy Encyclopedia.

Watch Portion Size At Meal Time
Portion size of foods at meals are getting bigger and it is one reason people are gaining weight. Control your postion sizes to control your calorie intake.

Calorie Counting Quiz
How well do you know the number of calories in typical foods?

Beverage Calorie Counting Quiz
How many calories are in 8 ounces of several popular beverages?

Snack Calorie Quiz
Test your knowledge of snacks and their calorie counts.

Make Your Own Food Diary
A food diary helps you to understand how many calories and nutrients you are getting in your diet. Follow these easy steps to create your own food diary.

Nutrition Guide for Men and Women
These nutrition guides will help you determine how many calories you need per day, and how many grams of carbs, fats, and proteins you need. You will find out how many servings of the food groups you need and a basic supplement program.

USDA Nutrient Database
The USDA Nutrient Database will tell you the calorie counts for almost any food you can think of. You choose the portion size and the Web site or downloadable program will list the calorie count and lots of nutrition information.