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My teen only eats meat once a day at college. his grandma is upset. i say let him eat what he was taught is best.?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It is fine: There is no requirement to eat meat more than once per day - i think americans tend to eat more meat than other countries anyway. It is important to encourage some healthy eating habits, like eating fruits, vegetables and drinking water, while avoiding caffeine and pop.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/11/2015

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