Definition of «unneeded calories»

"Unneeded calories" refers to consuming more calories than your body requires for energy, leading to weight gain or inability to lose weight.

First, table scraps do not meet your cat's nutritional needs and only add unneeded calories or indigestible to its diet. (cozycatcottage.org)
With regard to weight management, the NUTRO Weight Management Adult Cat Food Chicken & Whole Brown Rice Recipe cuts unneeded calories without cutting nutritional benefits. (petage.com)
Avoid tacking on unneeded calories and sugar to your meal by thinking things through before placing your order. (health.com)
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