caloric intake
Daily energy consumption
Caloric intake is the total amount of energy consumed through food and drink, measured in calories.
The term appears in discussions of diet, nutrition, and weight management: She tracked her caloric intake to stay within her daily limit.
Health guidelines often recommend specific caloric intakes based on age, sex, and activity level.
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- satietyState of being full
nutrition · food diary · obesity · overeating · cheat day · snacking · calorimetry · fitness goals · energy balance · daily value · dietary guidelines · eating habits · carbs · macros · diet · balanced diet · clean eating · meal prep
- animal nutritiondigestibility, amino acids, protein content, nutrient density, protein sources
- intakeinhalation, ingestion, absorption, hydration, nutrition
- energy requirementscalories, basal metabolic rate, BMR, energy balance, energy expenditure
- eatingchewing, biting, swallowing, nibbling, munching
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, balanced diet
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
caloric intakeenergy expenditure
Power used by activity
energy output · calories burned · physical exertion · calorie burn · basal metabolic rate
caloric intakefasting
Deliberate food avoidance
starvation · caloric restriction · caloric deficit · undereating · dietary restriction