"Measure for Measure," a fat little book (4 by 6 inches) with 864 pages, takes on the ambitious task of describing the INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS, known more often as SI (1996, ISBN 1-889796-00-X).

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'What are Calories, Why Do They Matter?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: What is a calorie and why is it important to know how many calories there are in certain foods?

A calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition, calories refer to the energy people get from the food and drinks they consume and the energy they use in physical activity. Calories are in the nutritional ...

What are calories, why do we need them, and can a better understanding of calories help us maintain a healthier weight throughout our lives? Calories are units of energy that a food or drink provides.

“For me, a calorie is a unit of measurement that’s a real pain in the rear.” Bo Nash is 38. He lives in Arlington, Texas, where he’s a technology director for a textbook publisher. He has a wife and ...

A storm in the US over how calories are measured could cross to Europe and an overhaul of the system is long overdue, according to one nutrition expert. The Almond Board of California is petitioning ...

The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. FAIRBANKS — There’s no better place to ...