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How many calories should you consume on a daily basis?

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We are not machines: And we do not possess "fuel gauges". If we eat only god made food to satiety we do not need to count calories. All forms of "junk" food tend to increase appetite. It shows how artificial our society has become.

Answered 2/28/2013

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