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A calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition and everyday language, calories refer to energy
consumption through eating and drinking and energy usage through physical activity. Carbohydrates
and fats have very high calorific value. Apples are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. They
are high in fiber and vitamin C, and they are also low in calories, have only a trace of sodium, and no
fat or cholesterol.

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