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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 ...

In the world of health and wellness, calorie counting has been the dominant approach for decades. Many people meticulously track their daily intake, believing that consuming fewer calories leads to ...