After putting in the values requested and clicking the calculate
button, this tool will compute the baseline (or basal) energy
usage (expenditure) for females. This number will be in
kilocalories (kcal) per day. 1 kcal = 1,000 calories = 1 Calorie
(Note the capitalization). A Calorie is better known as a
dietary Calorie. So, 1 kcal equals 1 dietary Calorie. calorie
(cal): A unit of energy often used when measuring the energy
content of food. The amount of energy needed to raise the
temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius. dietary
(food) calorie (Calorie or Cal or kcal): A unit of energy equal
to one kilocalorie. The dietary calorie is often used when
measuring the energy content of food. kilocalorie (kcal or
Calorie or Cal): A unit of energy equal to 1000 calories. A
kilocalorie is equal to 1 Calorie (dietary calorie). The amount
of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of
water one degree Celsius. Gomella LG ed. Clinician's Pocket
Reference. 6th ed. Norwalk, Conn: Appleton & Lang