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.

Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small role in weight loss. Working out makes up about 5% of the energy we burn in a day, according to research. Keeping our bodies running uses ...

Calorie counting may aid in weight management by helping you understand your eating patterns and identify ways to lower your calorie intake. But calorie quality is also important, and calorie counting ...

What Is a Calorie Deficit? Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. All of the cells in your body require energy in order to work properly, just like a car needs fuel. They get that ...