Terry White Chemists - Concept of Calories

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The Concept of Calories

The concept of calories is important in weight loss. The food we eat contains energy measured in calories or kilojoules (KJs). Our body uses energy, also measured in calories (KJs) to run itself... to fuel our muscles and organs and all bodily functions. For example, eating one lean piece of chicken provides our body with about 180 calories (750 KJ). One half hour of walking uses about 180 calories (750 KJ).

If we eat more food calories than our body burns, the excess calories are stored as body fat. If we consume less food than our body needs our body uses its stored body fat for the needed energy.We lose weight (body fat), when we consume less food than our body needs to function. The objective of a weight loss solution is to help you consume fewer calories than your body needs to function, thereby using your stored body fat for required energy.

Terry White Chemists meal replacements allow a daily calorie target of about 1200 calories (5,020KJ) for weight loss. This is a level at which people will experience quite rapid, but safe weight loss. Terry White Chemists meal replacement products are designed to help you stay healthy while you lose weight.

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Quick facts about food

Food sustains us, promotes growth and provides our body with fuel to make energy. To remain healthy, the body needs three types of nutrients.

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