Straight up comparisons like that are pry too simplistic when dealing with a complicated system like our bodies. People seem to really want this kind of +1/-1

Straight up comparisons like that are pry too simplistic when dealing with a complicated system like our bodies. People seem to really want this kind of +1/-1 point system for health related behavior tho. Like: “I just spent 30mins at the gym so I racked up enough ‘health points’ to eat an apple pie at McDonalds”. I think the reality is that you need to generally do a good job of following all advice all the time if you want to remain healthy. Keep very active and remember that indulgences are OK, but should be infrequent.