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Counting calories: a brief history

Ever glanced at the back of a food packet and seen that bold number staring back at you? Calories. For over a century, this single unit has dominated our conversations about food, health, and weight. We count them, burn them, and often, feel guilty about them. But have you ever wondered where this powerful little number came from? The story is a fascinating journey involving French chemists, German physiologists, American innovators, and surprising facts you won’t find on any food label.

Authored by: Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru

Publication: The Hindu