Is a pound of fat equivalent to 2500 calories?
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For decades, the standard weight loss advice has been based on the premise that a 3,500-calorie deficit equals one pound of fat loss. However, the notion that a pound of fat is equivalent to 2500 calories is incorrect and misrepresents the energy density of adipose tissue. Understanding this difference is crucial for setting realistic and sustainable weight management goals.
