date:Feb 20, 2013
ers needs a significant overhaul because calories are currently both over and under estimated by up to 25%.
There is a lot of misinformation around calories, and it is crucial for the consumer, whether they are on a diet or not, to have the correct information about what they eat, Wrangham added.
He said the standard system also does not take into account the way foods are prepared and eaten. The calorie contribution from raw and cooked versions of the same food are different for example, but