Nutritionist warns against obsession with calorie counting
Nutritionist Roweida Nihad Idris cautioned that calorie counting, while important for weight management, should not become an unhealthy obsession.
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AINutritionist Roweida Nihad Idris has warned against turning calorie counting into an unjustified obsession.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Idris said that while tracking calories is essential for maintaining or losing weight, it is not acceptable for it to become obsessive.
She added that it is important to check the calorie information listed on food products, compare it with the actual amount consumed, and pay attention to the ingredients in products and restaurant meals.
Food manufacturers and restaurants are keen to display calorie counts on products and meals in compliance with health regulations aimed at protecting consumers.
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