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What does kilocalorie mean in terms of calories

It means calories.

A calorie, is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they actually apply to any substance that contains energy.

Simply put, one calorie of energy or heat raises the temperature of one gram of water at one atmosphere by one degree C. One calorie is equal to about 4.1859 joules (a joule is a unit of energy commonly used in physics).

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Calorie Calculation

1. People should be aware of how many calories they should consume every day and how many calories their body needs. It depends on a lot of factors such as how fast one wants to complete the weight loss program or how many calories one burns in physical activities.

2. Have your own diet plan and follow it. Of course you can always adjust it, but if it is not necessary, it is better to keep the basic plan. Have at least three square meals and two snacks in the plan. Feeling deprived of food can make it harder to lose weight. Making sure that you get enough energy, especially fat and protein, in each food group will help to feel full at meals.

3. Track your daily calories properly. There are many ways to track this, such as using a form to record it. Remember to keep track of any extra intake of snacks, drinks, etc., including sodas and juices. Write down the amount of food and snacks consumed at each meal. Measuring or measuring foods will give you an exact calorie count. Consider using a calorie counter as well. At the end of each day, calculate the total calorie intake. Try to consume calories evenly distributed throughout the day.