Obesity rates have risen in recent decades. In 2012, over 66% of the U.S. population had either overweight or obesity (1). If you eat more calories than you need for energy, weight gain can result.

When you’re trying to lose weight, calorie counting and carbohydrate counting are two approaches you can take. Calorie counting involves applying the principle of “calories in, calories out.” To lose ...

Like most people at this time of year, statistician Nathan Yau has calories on the brain. But you'll find no sugar plum visions here; Yau is thinking about fast food---specifically, how to eat less of ...

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. Weight management is simply a game of calories in and calories out. A calorie ...

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In the eyes of many, it's a dirty word. In an age of body positivity, God forbid anyone mention the dreaded word: calories. But, I'm going to say it — calorie-counting has actually helped me improve ...

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