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I'm going through puberty and i was wondering why i eat a lot and sleep alot, is it because of puberty?

Q: i'm going through puberty and i was wondering why i eat a lot and sleep alot, is it because of puberty?

Yes, if you&#x27;re : going through a growth spurt. The photo is pertinent because it&#x27;s a lot like when you were growing rapidly as a baby!

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes, if you're : going through a growth spurt. The photo is pertinent because it's a lot like when you were growing rapidly as a baby!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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A member asked:

I'm going through puberty and i was wondering why i eat a lot and sleep alot, is it because of puberty?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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