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Calorie

Calorie is a word used for the energy we get from our food and drink. It is a measurement of the energy your body gets from food. Your body needs calories as “fuel” to perform all of its functions, such as breathing, circulating the blood, and physical activity. When you are sick, your body may need extra calories to fight fever or other problems