Understanding the Core of Nutrition: What is a caloric imbalance?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one-third of U.S. adults are obese, a condition primarily stemming from a sustained **caloric imbalance** where energy intake exceeds expenditure. This fundamental concept is central to understanding how body weight is regulated and how nutrition choices impact overall health.