Most people don't understand calories as it relates to their food intake. However lack of education has very little to do with it. Just look at all the comments

Most people don't understand calories as it relates to their food intake. However lack of education has very little to do with it. Just look at all the comments in this thread. The things that can be said to be true are: Thermodynamics is correct.. People consuming same amount of food may end up absorbing different calories from it. They also may burn calories at slightly different rates. This is all very helpful but not a plan to control weight. Poor people (anecdotal) have less time to cook healthy meals and hence end up eating calorie dense fast food. PS: edit . typo. Grammer. Phone..