Question 1

would you be anorexic if you eat 450 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

Starving Ur Body: Can only formally diagnose this in person. But eating 450 cal/day = very dangerous. This will lead to malnutrition producing heart damage, other organ damage, infertility, hair/tooth/body hair/bone loss, etc. Call natl assn of anorexia nervosa & related disorders: http://bit.Ly/14wd5ib. Anorexia nervosa = fatal mental disorder: about 10% die from suicide/starvation/metabolic failure/other.

Question 2

is it imperative to consume 2000 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

No: No and it depends on what your metabolism, current medical status and your ultimate goal is.

Question 3

what would happen if i only took in 350 calories a day and became anorexic?

Accepted Answer

Could be fatal: It would be a life threatening situation if a person tried to live on350 calories/day.
A person should consult with a physician before trying a severe or radical diet. Psychological help is probably also indicated in this situation.

Question 4

is 2000 calories a day too much to eat?

Accepted Answer

Depends on wt/hgt: It depends on your bmi, based on your weight and height.
2000 cals seem to be average for an adult but depends on your bmi
it is not too much for most adults.

Question 5

will i gain weight on 600 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

That could happen: It is far too few calories.  If you eat this small an amount regularly - your metabolic rate will likely begin to drop.

Question 6

is it bad to eat under 1000 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are essentially starving yourself. Your body will not function properly if don't eat enough. The safest way to loose weight if that is what you are trying to do is to reduce your calorie intake by about 500 calories a day by eating smaller healthier low calorie foods like fresh vegetables, baked vs fried foods etc. Also starting an exercise program to help burn calories.

Question 7

can i survive on a deit of 500 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

No: Let me rephrase that:  not for long.  Extreme low calorie diets should only be attempted under direct physician supervision with an experienced bariatric practitioner.

Question 8

is it okay to eat 100 calories a day for 3 month?

Accepted Answer

No - that is a very: Unhealthy idea. Your metabolic rate would drop and you would catabolize your muscle.

Question 9

what is the amount of calories a day should i eat?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies but for a healthy adult a ball park figure would be about 600 calories for three meals per day.

Question 10

what could happen if i eat only 200 calories a day?

Accepted Answer

You could make : Yourself quite ill. Your body would go into starvation mode, your metabolic rate would drop and ultimately you would gain weight more easily.

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