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A calorie is a unit of measurement - measuring energy.  Calories come from food and drinks and get burned up by your body. Calories are a concern when they are 'empty' calories, meaning they don’t deliver good nutrition, or when kids are likely to overindulge in a particular food. REAL food has nutrient-dense calories instead of the 'empty' calories found in most fake and heavily-processed foods. The calories in REAL foods deliver Powerful Protein, Friendly Fat and Colorful Carbs, along with enzymes and phytonutrients. It’s best to teach kids about high-quality ingredients, with nutrient-dense calories, instead of just focusing on calories.