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For past few months, i've been eating very little (500 cal/day) because i'm never hungry. i've lost 5lb in 3 months (not much) should i be concerned?
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Yes!: Your diet certainly is inadequate for good health. Too low a caloric intake also slows metabolism. You almost certainly are not getting adequate nutrition! discuss this with your doctor! you may be anorexic!
Answered 2/5/2015
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