Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Losing weight may not be as simple as counting calories. The idea that consuming fewer calories than burned leads to weight loss is true in principle, but it does not always work out that way.

A complex set of factors affects how the body processes calories, making diet quality important, possibly more so than quantity.

For more information on the complexities of weight loss and the role of diet quality, readers in Terrell Hills can consult the full report from KSAT 12.