Riddle

Some people avoid me, some people count me, some people just consume me. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Steps
B.Hours
C.Points
D.Calories
Hint: It's a word with 8 letters, starting with "C".

Answer

Calories

Why this is the answer

People diet to avoid calories, count them to track their diet, and consume them through food.

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