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What to do if i have been eating 12g of fat for nearly a month. how long can i survive without enough dietary fat?
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Forever: Fat is not an essential nutrient in adults. You can live forever without any. (i'll bet you can't do it though - it's not an enjoyable diet!).
Answered 3/16/2014
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