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Physics

Energy Balance

Quick fact

The human body is so finely tuned to energy balance that a daily surplus of just 100 calories—about a small apple—can lead to a 10-pound weight gain over a year.

Why this is interesting

You’ve heard the phrase 'calories in, calories out' for weight, but did you know the same balancing act governs everything from your phone battery to the Earth’s climate?