Understanding Calories

Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories Fats: 1 gram = 9 calories Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories Energy wise, 1 calorie = 1 calorie no matter what food it comes from. Nutritionally wise, it does matter where our calories come from because calories from whole grains provide our body with vitamins, minerals and fiber, and calories from sugar don’t ... ................
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