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What to eat to increase appetite for food ?

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Why do you wish to : Do that? Have you lost appetite? Have you lost weight? If answer is no to weight loss, you do not need to eat more. If have had unintentional weight loss you should consult your doctor.

Answered 2/22/2013

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