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Is it okay to survive through the day on meal bars/shakes and have meal at night?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not the best: It is ok and you will survive on bars and meal replacements. However, you are cheating yourself out of real foods which are likely to provide better nutrition if chosen carefully.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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