Lebanon
A 21-year-old female asked:
can i maintain my weight eating 1400 cals a day? with 40 mns exercise. i weigh 52 kgs. im 21 years old. female and 164 cm.
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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered
Holistic Medicine 30 years experience
Calories: Yes, you need approximately 25calories per kg per day to maintain weight.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
What is the least amount of exercise needed per week for a healthy 25 year old female to to maintain tone and weight who is 5'3" 109 lb1850 cals/day?
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Dr. Nela Cordero answered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
UNDERWEIGHT: The least amount of exercise for a 25 years old who is underweight for her height is once a week walking x 15 to 30 mins.
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