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What amount of calories should an active teenager consume?
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Variable: This varies based on size, activity, growth spurts and so forth. It is not usually necessary to count calories in a teenager, unless they are morbidly obese. If this is the case talk to your pediatrician about options.
Answered 4/24/2015
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