Definition of calorie
calories
1a : the amount of heat required at a pressure of one atmosphere to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to about 4.19 joules —abbreviation cal —called also gram calorie, small calorieb : the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius : 1000 gram calories or 3.968 Btu —abbreviation Cal —called also large calorie
2a : a unit equivalent to the large calorie expressing heat-producing or energy-producing value in food when oxidized in the bodyb : an amount of food having an energy-producing value of one large calorie
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That said, Nishawala specifically advises against filmmakers including images of bony figures, focusing on numbers (calories or weights), or depicting scenes of specific eating-disordered behaviors.
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On Sunday morning, Zumba lovers can meet Beto Perez, creator of the dance empire himself, and sweat through a calorie-burning fitness party, also at Bayfront Park.
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No one knows exactly how many calories vinegar can block because no research has been done on the topic.
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An excess of insulin can cause a variety of problems, including too much energy (calories) being directed into the fat cells.
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The clip begins with Ellen (played by Lily Collins) rattling off the calorie count for each of the foods on her dinner plate; and her pride in her ability is chilling.
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Then walk off some of the calories by making your way to Soda & Swine for meatballs with marinara, basil and Parmesan or mac and cheese.
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To do nothing but read a book, watch TV, pop a pill and look forward to the next low-calorie meal was a luxury adulthood hadn’t afforded me.
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Kittleman also overturned an executive order that banned the sale of sugary drinks and high calorie snacks in county buildings.
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Origin and Etymology of calorie
French calorie, from Latin calor heat, from calēre to be warm — more at lee
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CALORIE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a unit of heat used to indicate the amount of energy that foods will produce in the human body
CALORIE Defined for Kids
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1 : a unit for measuring heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius
2 : a unit of heat used to indicate the amount of energy foods produce in the human body that is equal to 1000 calories
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Medical Definition of calorie
calories
1a: the amount of heat required at a pressure of one atmosphere to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to about 4.19 joules—abbreviation cal; called also gram calorie, small calorieb: the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to 1000 gram calories or 3.968 Btu—abbreviation Cal; called also kilocalorie, kilogram calorie, large calorie
2a: a unit equivalent to the large calorie expressing heat-producing or energy-producing value in food when oxidized in the bodyb: an amount of food having an energy-producing value of one large calorie
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