Deutsch: Kalorie / Español: Caloría / Português: Caloria / Français: Calorie / Italiano: Caloria /

Calorie is a unit of measure for the amount of energy released when the food.

In the fitness context, a calorie is a unit of measurement used to express the amount of energy contained in food or the amount of energy expended during physical activity. Specifically, a calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Calories are important in fitness because they play a key role in determining body weight and body composition. Consuming more calories than your body burns leads to weight gain, while burning more calories than you consume leads to weight loss. Therefore, tracking calorie intake and expenditure can be helpful in achieving fitness goals.

Examples of calorie-containing foods include:

  • A medium-sized apple contains about 95 calories
  • A slice of pepperoni pizza (1/8 of a 14-inch pie) contains about 230 calories
  • A cup of cooked brown rice contains about 215 calories
  • A 12-ounce can of cola contains about 140 calories

Examples of physical activities and their associated calorie expenditure include:

  • Running at a 10-minute mile pace burns about 600-700 calories per hour
  • Swimming laps at a moderate intensity burns about 400-500 calories per hour
  • Cycling at a moderate intensity burns about 350-450 calories per hour
  • Walking at a brisk pace burns about 250-300 calories per hour

It's important to note that everyone's calorie needs and expenditure will vary depending on factors such as age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.

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