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Would it be safe for a teen to be burning 1000 calories a day?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Depends: A 14 year old is probably burning more than 2000 depending on activity level. Check with your pediatrician about the child's position on growth chart and how active/slothful they are. If they are morbidly obese then diet should be considered.

Answered 4/24/2015

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