Every activity has a value called a "MET value" which calculates the energy required for that activity. Multiplying MET value by weight in kilograms tells you calories burned per hour. You can look up ...

When monitoring their weight, many people calculate calories in food to keep track of their energy intake, according to research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. But what exactly are ...

If you want to start tracking how many calories you eat—whether for weight loss, weight gain, or just out of curiosity—here’s a primer. Calorie tracking is pretty easy once you’ve gotten the hang of ...

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. Weight management is simply a game of calories in and calories out. A calorie ...

You may have a pretty good idea of how much you should be eating per day. Or you might not have a clue and simply tuck into whatever you fancy. But understanding how calories – a unit of energy – ...

White potatoes get a bad rap in the nutrition world, and while some of it is justified, it's not all bad news. As long as you leave the skin on, they're a good source of fiber, and they're an ...

A cup of white rice has about 200 calories—not insignificant, considering it’s most often used as a small part of a larger dish. But there’s an easy, natural way to make rice less caloric: add a ...