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Is it possible to i get fat by eating a lot of high fiber foods?

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Yes: High fiber foods are great but if you eat too much of any food, the number of calories you intake can exceed the number of calories you burn in a day. And that can lead to gaining weight. So do stick to foods that have a lot of fiber but also eat in moderation.

Answered 5/9/2013

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