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My daughter will be14 in may. she is 5'1" and weighs 169.4 lbs. how many calories a day does she need to eat and still lose weight healthy.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Diet and exercise: About twelve hundred, but see a dietician to make sure she eats the proper foods. Also, don't forget the exercise.

Answered 2/12/2013

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A member asked:

My daughter will be14 in may. she is 5'1" and weighs 169.4 lbs. how many calories a day does she need to eat and still lose weight healthy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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