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Calories and Energy Balance

Calories and Energy Balance The body’s most basic need is for energy. The energy in food is measure in units call kilocalories (commonly shortene to “calories”). One kilocalorie is the amount of heat energy need to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of

Nutrition for the Elderly

Choosing foods that are appropriate for your health is necessary. Especially the elderly, whose energy and nutritional needs are different from those of working age people. Or people with normal physical health Due to the reduce efficiency of various systems, a good understanding of food