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How long would it possible for a person to go without eating food?
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Variable: Without water most people will not last more than a 7-10 days. Without food, it depends on the fat stores of the person, ambient temperature, amount of activity, general state of health etc. People have lasted more than two months and about 100 days is about the limit.
Answered 6/13/2013
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