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Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?
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Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?

Lauren Ball, Emily Burch and Katelyn Barnes
The Conversation
22/08/2023
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Abstract

Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.

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