Archive:000/Calories

Importance in crop yields

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Relation to body weight

If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight.
If you burn more calories than you eat, you lose weight.

FAQ

Calories are a myth! I know someone who is overweight who started eating less and didn't lose any weight at all! You can't explain that, can you?

In order to burn calories, the body also needs vitamins and minerals. Your overweight friend is probably deficient in some of those (due to eating badly), so their body has a very hard time burning calories.

P.S. This is why it's so important to eat some nutrient-rich foods such as vegetables & lentils.