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Can you tell me is 1500 daily calories enough for a 14 year old boy?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diet: No, a 14 year old boy should have 2000-2400 calories, depending on his activity

Dr Patsfield agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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