How to Use caloric in a Sentence

caloric

1 of 2 noun
  • It was found to reduce hunger and limit caloric intake later in the day.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The caloric cost of walking or jogging on a treadmill is slightly less than outside.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Figuring out your daily caloric needs can be done in several ways.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The type and quality of the snack may be more important than its caloric density for hunger.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
  • Your overall diet and caloric balance will be the main factor contributing to weight loss.
    — Kayla Hui, Health.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Drinking too much fruit juice or caloric beverages can contribute to weight gain and high blood sugar.
    — Kristin Canning, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Your metabolism revs up, and your caloric needs increase slightly.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Add granola, and the caloric cost can go up another 100 calories for a quarter cup.
    — Madeleine Burry, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Therefore, eating more protein might lead to lower caloric intake overall.
    — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Together, these effects can lead to a higher caloric expenditure and more fat loss.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Warmer ocean water likely wreaked havoc on the crabs’ metabolism and increased their caloric needs.
    — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Eating does increase caloric burn slightly through digestion, which is called the thermic effect of food.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
  • They were only permitted to add fruits or vegetables to their meals and consumed around half of their normal caloric intake.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Making a booze-free eggnog is a simple way to reduce your caloric intake by almost 100 calories.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Astronauts provided input on the menu, which was designed to meet their caloric needs and personal tastes.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Eating more than a teaspoon or so every day could spike your blood sugar and pack excessive caloric input into your diet.
    — Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • Analysts believe the industry could face new pressure due to the rise of new weight-loss drugs that reduce appetite and caloric intake.
    — Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Protein and fiber can also indirectly help a person reduce caloric intake.
    — Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
  • First, since muscle is the tissue that burns the most calories (kcals), the loss of muscle reduces daily caloric expenditure.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The choice of the vendors for the caloric torrent — two of the biggest fast-food chains in the world — also has stymied residents’ efforts to end the onslaught.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Assign people different kinds of diets without caloric restrictions and see who loses more weight.
    — Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Some research even suggests that larger bodies have bigger organs which need more energy to function, leading to greater caloric burn.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 27 June 2023
  • This can be helpful for individuals managing their body weight and seeking to reduce their caloric intake.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Stopping caloric intake three hours before bedtime avoids reflux and bloating, both of which interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
    — Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Researchers can’t definitively explain why so many people are overweight today, too, so reducing your caloric intake may not even work.
    — CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Instead, take this information to understand your body and its necessary caloric intake.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Extended fasts or excessive caloric restriction may contribute to muscle loss over time.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Real live baseball-game attendance is also about the stomach -- about strapping on the feedbag at the ballpark to enjoy a caloric tsunami.
    — Jack Fowler, National Review, 16 June 2023
  • Also, what foods or caloric intake could also result in maintaining low glucose and high ketone levels during fasting hours?
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Read on to learn about how many calories breastfeeding burns, your caloric needs while breastfeeding, and answers to some common questions about breastfeeding and weight loss.
    — Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 13 July 2023

caloric

2 of 2 adjective
  • That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.
    — New Atlas, 3 June 2026
  • Eating well gives your body enough caloric energy to stay warm.
    — Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Plan ahead, and adjust your meals for future trips to reflect your past caloric needs.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2019
  • The caloric value of your crops should be the main focus in a survival garden.
    — Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Many people choose white meat over dark because of its lower caloric content.
    — Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2019
  • This caloric boost fueled the long work days of England’s mill workers.
    — Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
  • And Benji’s is bursting with treats that throw caloric caution to the winds.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 23 Oct. 2019
  • Some are sold at delis; some, at stores solely dedicated to these caloric beasts.
    — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2018
  • His thyroid was in overdrive, a caloric furnace burning too hot.
    — Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2022
  • The caloric density of the meat, sauce and cheese was overwhelming.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 14 Jan. 2021
  • The agency has warned that, if new funds do not come by March, the refugees will see an even further caloric drop.
    — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2018
  • But by far their biggest draw was a caloric monstrosity the likes of which has never been seen.
    — Sebastian Montes, Pomerado News, 1 June 2017
  • Most vegan soft serve is coconut- or cashew-based, which Landon says can be caloric and high in fat.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 13 July 2021
  • And beer has a higher caloric content than other types of alcohol.
    — Stephanie Lee, GQ, 19 June 2017
  • My new diet kept me at a caloric deficit while still giving me enough protein to support muscle growth.
    — Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Like all long-distance activities, the name of the game is caloric intake.
    — Andy Cochrane, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2022
  • The idea here is to explore how caloric intake influences overall health.
    — Sy Mukherjee, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2017
  • As the sea ice melts, polar bears are forced to swim farther to hunt seals, meaning bears need to eat more to meet their caloric needs.
    — OregonLive.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Alcohol is almost always not, and most beer is highly caloric.
    — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2019
  • Instead, target the thighs, butt, calves, and back muscles for the highest caloric returns.
    — Cody Cassidy, Wired, 13 Jan. 2021
  • To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
  • To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t double up on burgers, upsize your fries or buy in to a giant caloric beverage.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 20 June 2018
  • That means such a tiny amount is needed to sweeten things up that there’s virtually no caloric impact.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Aside from being low in caloric content, green tea is known for some of its weight loss promoting qualities.
    — Ola Faleti, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • The ingredients for an order of fish and chips — by design cheap and caloric — now cost more than twice as much as at the start of the year.
    — William Booth, Washington Post, 2 July 2022
  • Size yourself up for both caloric intake and expenditure to maintain a balance that works for you.
    — Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, 30 July 2019
  • For carbs, that target range is 45 to 65 percent of your total caloric intake.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 26 Aug. 2019
  • For dogs that are overweight or obese, a low-fat diet is a simple yet effective way to reduce caloric intake.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The fear component of climbing can further crank up your heart rate and caloric expenditure.
    — Markham Heid, Time, 15 Feb. 2018

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