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How Do I Count Calories?
Researchers say the calorie information on reduced-calorie pre-packaged food is often wrong, which could be a problem for those trying to lose weight. In a study of 29 sit-down and quick-serve restaurant foods, researchers found that the food actually contained 18 percent more calories than the menu or packaging stated. Researchers also studied 10 supermarket meals and found they had 8 percent more calories than what was listed on the label, and a few had twice as many calories as stated.
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