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When it comes to food, most of us have a hard time knowing when to stop. Studies have shown that the serving size has a lot to do with how much we eat. When given more food, we'll eat more, even if we ...

The metabolic confusion diet alternates high-calorie and low-calorie days or weeks, often around 2,000 or more calories versus about 1,200 calories. Weight loss usually comes from staying in a calorie ...

There's a right—and wrong—way to follow one.

How many calories you eat a day depends on your physical activity level, age, and sex. If you want to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body burns. If you want to gain weight, you ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

Eating fewer calories during the week to save calories for the weekend—also known as calorie banking—can add flexibility, but ...

Is it time to ditch the daily caloric recommendations?

To meet their nutritional needs, older adults should follow these guidelines for getting enough macronutrients and ...