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How can something be 0 calories?

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Dr. Connie Topliff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine, Board Certified

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.

Dr Alvis, jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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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 5/19/2014

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Dont like taste of H2O plain. Use flav,carb. no caff, zero calories, no sodium. It is sweetend withAspartame. Is this bad?

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Ive been working out (boxing and Pilates), as well as walking for 3 weeks. Ive always had a very poor metabolism (or at least difficulty losing weight), but I havent lost even one pound. I am fine with slow progress, but not zero progress. My concern is that I might not be taking in enough calories for my size. Im 56 and 291 pounds. Ive been eating between 950-1100 calories a day. Thanks for your help. Nutrition concern?

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If I'm carefully monitoring my calories to lose weight, and then drink a 16 oz coke zero (0 cal), will it have any effect?

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If I stay under 2000 calories eat what I want and drink Coke Zero and sparkling water can I still lose weight that's what I was told from my doctor other people may say different but can I do this I was told your calories determines if you lose?

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My Dad has diabetes. Is stevia zero caloris sweetener good for him? It's from Now Food company which I bought for him.

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