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How many calories can an adult eat in one sitting before it is called over-eating? 2400?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Beyond satiety : If you eat past the feeling of being full or no longer being hungry i would consider that overheating.

Answered 7/7/2012

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