calorie

Definition / meaning of calorie

A measurement of the energy content of food. The body needs calories as to perform its functions, such as breathing, circulating the blood, and physical activity. When a person is sick, their body may need extra calories to fight fever or other problems.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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