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A member asked:
For anorexia recovery - when you have to eat 2500 calories a day, how much weight do you gain in a week?
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It depends: For each 3500 calories we eat above what we burn we gain one pound. 2500 calories daily for someone that is inactive and very small could lead to a gain of 2-3 pounds a week. If you are tall, exercise a lot and stay active, 2500 calories may actually lead to weight loss is some people. Check with your physician or nutritionist to determine the best for you.
Answered 8/18/2013
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