How Many Calories Are in a Lean Body?
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While a pound of fat contains approximately 3,500 calories, the energy stored in lean body mass is significantly lower, around 600-700 calories per pound. This disparity highlights why body composition, not just weight, is a more accurate measure of metabolic health and reveals the complexities behind how many calories are in a lean body and how the body stores and expends energy.
