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A 28-year-old female asked:
if i eat 90 calories and then i burn the 90 calories is it as if i didn't eat it ?
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Dr. John Gaffney answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Depends: Great question! Because of the ways that calories are stored (eg, sugars are converted to fats) - a lot depends on your body composition, metabolism, basal metabolic rate, and other factors. If you have concerns about your diet - I'd suggest seeing your doctor or a clinical nutritionist for help. Good luck!
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