ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik 
1
: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2
archaic
: heat
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Sugar is also linked to diabetes, but again indirectly: weight gain is a stronger predictor of the development of Type II diabetes, and weight gain is generally caused by higher caloric intake—not necessarily by the consumption of any one food.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 25 June 2025
Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
The math is daunting: Global agricultural production will need to expand about 50 percent by 2050—the caloric equivalent of a dozen extra Olive Garden breadsticks every day for everyone alive today—while the global agricultural footprint needs to shrink.
—Michael Grunwald, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Or is there too little attention being paid to the need for less caloric intake and more daily exercise?
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Sugar is also linked to diabetes, but again indirectly: weight gain is a stronger predictor of the development of Type II diabetes, and weight gain is generally caused by higher caloric intake—not necessarily by the consumption of any one food.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 25 June 2025
Adjective
Dietary changes such as intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and ketogenic diet with regular exercise can prevent MASH or delay its progression.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
The math is daunting: Global agricultural production will need to expand about 50 percent by 2050—the caloric equivalent of a dozen extra Olive Garden breadsticks every day for everyone alive today—while the global agricultural footprint needs to shrink.
—Michael Grunwald, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
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“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caloric. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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caloric
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ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories
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