Caloric intake

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Caloric Intake

Caloric intake (pronounced kuh-LOHR-ik IN-tayk) refers to the number of calories a person consumes through eating and drinking.

Etymology

The term "caloric intake" is derived from the Latin word calor, meaning "heat", and the English word "intake", meaning "the amount of food, drink, etc., that is taken into the body".

Definition

Caloric intake is the total number of calories that an individual consumes in a day. It is an essential aspect of nutrition and is crucial for maintaining a healthy body weight and overall health.

Related Terms

  • Calorie: A unit of energy used in nutrition.
  • Diet: The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
  • Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
  • Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories required to keep your body functioning while at rest.
  • Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): An estimate of how many calories you burn per day when exercise is taken into account.

Importance of Caloric Intake

The caloric intake is vital because it provides the energy that the body needs to perform all its functions, from simple tasks like breathing to more complex ones like physical activity. The calories consumed from foods and beverages must be balanced with the calories used in normal body functions and physical activity. An imbalance can lead to weight gain or weight loss.

Calculating Caloric Intake

The caloric intake can be calculated by adding up the calories in all the foods and drinks that a person consumes in a day. This can be done using food labels, food composition tables, or online calorie counters.

Factors Affecting Caloric Intake

Several factors can affect a person's caloric intake, including age, sex, weight, height, metabolic rate, and level of physical activity.

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