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Deconstructing Energy Balance: Beyond Calories In Vs. Calories Out

The Nutrition Science Podcast

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Understanding Energy Density in Macronutrients

Exploring the differences in energy density among macronutrients, particularly focusing on the higher energy content of fats compared to carbohydrates and proteins. The chapter discusses the implications of adding fats to meals for increased calories without increasing meal size and warns against excess fat intake leading to high energy dense meals.

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