Harley Pasternak

Different foods have different effects on our body beyond their calorie count. Our metabolism, hunger, blood sugar, and hormones respond differently to different types of foods. That means that 100 calories of broccoli is not the same as 100 calories of licorice, just as 3 oz. of salmon is not the same as 3 oz. of cupcakes.

Canadian Author

Joel Fuhrman

I have appeared on 'The Dr. Oz show' and recognize that Dr. Oz does not hold the exact same viewpoints about all controversies in human nutrition that I do, but he has a huge base of knowledge and is open-minded and willing to re-consider a position based on emerging evidence on multiple scientific and health issues.

American Scientist

Alison Sweeney

The number one mistake is giving pets table scraps. I made the mistake thinking I was showing my dog love by giving her food and treats. You see a tiny 4 oz. piece of cheese, but for a Boston Terrier like mine, that's like one and a half hamburgers. That's unhealthy.

American Actress

Tony Danza

I worked at an old folks' home once in Harlem, and I was an activities volunteer. I used to do all these plays with the old people. I did 'The Wizard of Oz;' it was adapted. There was a guy there who played the harmonica, so we had an overture, and The Wizard was 96.

American Actor

Marjorie Liu

Most of the female 'superhero' role models of my childhood came from novels, and they rarely had powers. Take Dorothy, for example, from 'The Wizard of Oz;' or Laura Ingalls and her sisters in the 'Little House on the Prairie' novels.

American Author

Fabrizio Moreira

On Friday, October 28, 2016, the FBI disclosed that they were reopening Clinton's email probe, and the same day, gold hit $1280/oz. Conversely, oil dropped by $1.33 to $45.34 per barrel, while stock prices also took a tumble.

Ecuadorian Politician

Rashad Evans

One thing you understand quickly as a fighter is that you're not punching with eight or 10 oz. Gloves. We've got 4 oz. gloves. It only takes one good shot for a fight to be over.

American Athlete

Angela Bowie

I remember giving birth in Bromley Hospital annexe. It was painful. Zowie was 8 lb. 8 oz. David was there the whole time. It was the first and only time I saw David cry.

American Model

Lecy Goranson

There's nothing like watching Dr. Oz and working out at the same time; you feel like you're the healthiest human being on the planet.

Remember 'oz' for weight is different from 'fl oz' which measures volume.

Measurement Clarification

Oz is used in the Imperial system; most countries use grams.

Imperial vs. Metric

In the US, 'oz' is common in recipes and on packaged goods.

Cultural Usage

Read the context carefully because 'Oz' doesn't always mean Australia.

Not Always Australia

Using 'Oz' for Australia is informal and friendly.

Casual Tone

'Oz' refers to a fantasy setting created by author L. Frank Baum.

Literary Origin

The 'Wizard of Oz' is iconic in film and books; 'Oz' suggests a magical realm.

Pop Culture

In chemistry, 'Oz' for oxygen might be used informally or in mnemonics.

Scientific Context

In the US, 'Oz' can be a nickname for the Ozark Mountains locale.

Regional Nickname

Use 'Oz' when speaking with people familiar with the Ozark region.

Local Understanding

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