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I have a some fat on my cheeks, i am 17 years old and i am pretty fit. would the fat be considered baby fat? and will it go away when i get older?
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It may ....: A surge of hormones in puberty is usually blamed for "baby fat"--the increased level of estrogen causes certain areas of the body to fill out quickly. If you have yet to hit your growth spurt, it may be more likely that your "chubby cheeks" will dissolve. I'm happy to hear you are fit, and presumably eating a healthy diet. Embrace your cheeks: they help make you, YOU! Good wishes!
Answered 6/25/2016
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