Calorie: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŽ
Add to dictionary

calorie

 

[ หˆkalษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nutrition

A unit of energy in food. This unit is used to measure the energy value of different foods. The number of calories in a food product indicates how much energy it provides when consumed. Consuming more calories than the body needs can lead to weight gain.

Examples of usage

  • An apple contains approximately 95 calories.
  • One pound of body fat is equivalent to about 3500 calories.
  • Reducing calorie intake can help with weight loss.
  • A diet low in calories can be beneficial for overall health.
  • Eating foods high in calories can contribute to obesity.

Translations

Translations of the word "calorie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caloria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kalorie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปะพั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaloria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒญใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calorie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calorรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalori

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ๋กœ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุนุฑ ุญุฑุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalorie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalรณria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก่ทฏ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalorija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalorรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปะพั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaloriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calorรญa

Etymology

The word 'calorie' comes from the Latin word 'calor', meaning heat. The concept of the calorie as a unit of energy in food was first proposed by Nicolas Clรฉment in the early 19th century. It was later refined by Wilbur Olin Atwater in the late 19th century. The measurement of calories in food plays a crucial role in nutrition and dietetics, helping people make informed choices about their food consumption.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,025, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.