Health Tip: Get the Facts About Calories

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Many people have questions about calories and how calories affect their weight-loss efforts.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this information:

• Even fat-free or low-fat foods can be high in calories, often from added sugar.
• Eat a variety of foods to avoid nutritional imbalances.
• Even if you are very active, you can still gain weight if you consume too many calories. Be sure to count your calorie intake.
• In addition to calories and diet, genetics and environment also affect your weight.

Source: HealthDay

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