ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik 
1
: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2
archaic
: heat
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Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Consuming calories in excess of your daily caloric needs is one of the main reasons that more adults are overweight today than ever before.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Noun
When paired with lower-calorie options like vegetables, hummus may help reduce overall caloric intake, which can help with weight loss.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Consuming calories in excess of your daily caloric needs is one of the main reasons that more adults are overweight today than ever before.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024
Adjective
Some research—mainly in mice—has linked caloric restriction to a lower risk of cancer, and scientists believe activation of the Nrf-2 pathway is partially why.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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caloric
adjective
ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories
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