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| Why count? |
| It is the most effective way to track, manage, lose, and/or gain weight. You need to know how many calories you eat and burn to create, maintain, or change a diet or exercise program. |
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| Historically |
| In the late 1800’s, Wilbur Olin Atwater’s research led to the importance and advancement in nutrition. He led the way in measuring food intake vs. energy expenditure, thus some people claiming that Atwater was the father of calorie counting. |
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| Other Reasons for Counting |
- It’s easier than learning the chemical processes of how food digests and is absorbed into the body.
- Could help save money when shopping for food
- Could help you lose those extra pounds
- Could help you bulk up
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