![]() ![]() There’s ample research on foods and diet patterns that protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. ![]() But what about the type of calories: Does it matter whether they come from specific nutrients-fat, protein, or carbohydrate? Specific foods-whole grains or potato chips? Specific diets-the Mediterranean diet or the “Twinkie” diet? And what about when or where people consume their calories: Does eating breakfast make it easier to control weight? Does eating at fast-food restaurants make it harder? Consume more than the body burns, weight goes up. It’s no secret that the amount of calories people eat and drink has a direct impact on their weight: Consume the same number of calories that the body burns over time, and weight stays stable. Beyond Willpower: Diet Quality and Quantity Matter ![]()
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