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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2023 · 22 MIN

Why do food labels use 2000 calories? Is that what I'm supposed to eat?

from Your Nutrition Profs · host Megan Grimsley and Susan Kazen

Send us Fan MailWe all know food has calories, but what IS a calorie? How are the calories in food measured? Where did the 2000 calories a day standard come from and is that really how many calories you should eat in a day? Get ready to demystify the calorie game. Join us as we answer these questions and more. Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you have a nutrition question you'd like us to answer? Let us know! Contact Us on our website or any of the following ways:[email protected] Facebook 

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