A 17-year-old female asked:
how can something be 0 calories?
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Dr. Connie Topliff answered
28 years experience Family Medicine
If it has no : Carbohydrates/sugars, protein or fat, then it has no calories. Examples are water, tea (w/o sugar), black coffee. This means it is not a source of energy for the body, but in the case of water, is still absolutely essential for life.
Answered on Oct 24, 2017
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Dr. William Jenkins answered
Specializes in Anesthesiology
Because the FDA: allows the label to show zero calories if there are less than five
Answered on May 19, 2014
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Dr. Martin Tamler answered
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Calories: It contains no absorbable carbs, proteins or fats.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Zero or neg. calorie: Zero or negative calorie foods don’t lack calories, but they require more calories to digest than are consumed. Some examples include lettuce, onions ... Read More
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Dr. David Sneid answered
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They are: Not "good" in any way except taste -- but it is generally accepted that they are not harmful for the vast majority of people.
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Not practical!: Drastic efforts to lose weight do not work well and do not last...So don't even try this approach. To lose weight you need to eat less but not quit be ... Read More
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