Calories and Kilojoules -Why You Need Them
Calories and Kilojoules -Why You Need Them It can get really confusing when people say calories, but in New Zealand and Australia, we say kilojoules. Quite simply, these are measurements of food energy levels. They are both one and the same. The Low-Down on Food Energy: The energy food provides is used by our bodies to achieve all levels of activity. From the extreme of running a marathon, down to the simple act of breathing. To clarify, calories and kilojoules are NOT vitamins or minerals; they have no nutritional value. They DO however, play a significant role in providing your...