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Understanding the Terminology of Calorie for Nutrition and Health

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The human body requires energy for every function, from thinking to running, and approximately 60-70% of this energy is used simply for basal, life-sustaining functions. This energy is measured using the terminology of calorie, a concept that is often confusing due to its different applications in science and nutrition.