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Is it normal for a short person not to need a lot of food? im 4ft5, and i find because i dont go to places like the senior center or church stuff for lunch cause of shutdowns im losing weight, do i need less water than others too?
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Deoends: Metabolism means everything, but doubt you need less to get through a day. If you start using a food diary and check your weight daily. You’ll be able to see if this is true
Answered 4/6/2020
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Food&Water: Your caloric need is based on your ideal body weight which would be lower because of your small stature. If you are losing weight you are not taking in enough calories regardless of your height. Your water requirement is the same. The "rule" that you should drink 8oz of water 8 times a day has not been scientifically proven. Drink when you are thirsty. Drink more if you are sweating.
Answered 4/12/2020
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