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Are calories okay to consume if they are not from fat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Trying to lose wt?: If you are trying to lose weight, the same adage applies. Calories out must exceed calories in (regardles of what the calories are from.).

Dr Rastogi agreed

Answered 4/20/2020

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A member asked:

Are calories okay to consume if they are not from fat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rastogi agreed

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