The Truth About Calories
Sources Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, LD, RD on May 28, 2020 Medically Reviewed on May 28, 2020
Reviewed by Christine
Mikstas, LD, RD on
May 28, 2020
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SOURCES:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "4 Metabolism Myths and Facts," "Healthy Weight During Pregnancy," "'Negative-Calorie Foods' Still Count."
Berkeley Wellness (University of California): "7 Must-Know Calorie Facts."
Calorie Control Council: "Be on the Lookout for Allulose," "Healthy Weight Calculator," "Why 2,000 Calories?"
Cell Metabolism: "Metabolic Slowing and Reduced Oxidative Damage with Sustained Caloric Restriction Support the Rate of Living and Oxidative Damage Theories of Aging."
Diabetes Forecast (American Diabetes Association): "5 Must-Know Facts About Sweeteners."
Harvard Health Publishing: "Calories Burned in 30 Minutes for People of Three Different Weights."
International Food Information Council: "Everything You Need to Know About Aspartame," "What is Allulose?: A Different Kind of Low-Calorie Sweetener."
Mayo Clinic: "We've Heard That Eating Negative-Calorie Foods Might Be a Good Strategy. But What Exactly Are They?"
National Institute on Aging: "Important Nutrients to Know: Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats."
USDA Food Composition Database.
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