  When it comes to losing weight, many people are concerned about counting calories: a unit of energy that measures how much energy a food provides to the body.
But did you know that calorie counts on labels are permitted to have a 20% swing?
With this information, it's also important to remember that the Percent Daily Values on the Nutrition Facts Panel is based upon a 2,000-calorie diet. This amount is more calories than many of us need (those who are trying to lose weight) and not enough for others (young athletes).
Learn more about the details of calorie counting below.
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