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How many calories should be eating? i weigh 118 lbs. my height is 4"11. i'm an 18 year old female who rarely exercises.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

I would suggest 1200: Stay under 1500 calories per day unless you do some walking type of activity which every adult must do in order to remain healthy.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

How many calories should be eating? i weigh 118 lbs. my height is 4"11. i'm an 18 year old female who rarely exercises.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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