calorie chart

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calorie chart

A nutritionist points to a calorie chart on the wall during a consultation.

Definition

Noun: A calorie chart is a list or table of various foods and drinks, accompanied by information about their energy content, typically measured in calories. It is a tool used for dietary planning, weight management, or nutritional education.

Usage

A calorie chart is used to look up and compare the energy values of different food items. It helps individuals make informed choices about their food intake based on caloric content. - She consulted the calorie chart on the restaurant's menu before ordering her meal. - For his diet plan, he keeps a printed calorie chart on his refrigerator for quick reference.

Advanced Usage
  • As a digital tool: Modern calorie charts are often integrated into mobile apps and websites, providing dynamic and searchable databases.
    • The fitness app's interactive calorie chart allows users to track their daily energy consumption easily.
Variants and Related Words
  • Calorie counter (n): A device, person, or application that calculates the number of calories in food or burned through exercise.
  • Nutritional label (n): The standardized panel on food packaging that includes calorie information along with other nutrient details.
Synonyms
  • Food calorie table
  • Energy value list
Notes

The term "calorie chart" specifically refers to the organized presentation of data. It is distinct from a general "diet plan" or "food diary," which may incorporate information from such a chart.

calorie chart

A nutritionist points to a calorie chart on the wall during a consultation.

Noun
  1. a list of foods and information about their caloric content

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