Adults typically require between 1,600–3,000 calories per day. However, how many calories a person should eat in a day varies depending on a person’s sex, age, height, and lifestyle. The definition of ...

Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is Caroline Susie. Few things are as essential as ...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably heard about the importance of “calories in versus calories out.” This concept is based on the idea that as long as you eat fewer calories than you ...

What if the number you've been using to decide whether your lunch is healthy or not just became obsolete? The rules have ...

Counting macronutrients can be an alternative option to calorie counting. To count macros, monitor how many grams of carbs, protein, and fat you consume daily. Some people prefer to count macros ...

A new study finds that reducing caloric intake may slow the pace of aging according to some biomarkers. Participants in the study who reduced their caloric intake with a carefully constructed and ...

According to a dietitian, the top way to reduce calorie intake for slow, steady weight loss is to make simple swaps to choose ...