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Will i gain weight on 600 calories a day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That could happen: It is far too few calories. If you eat this small an amount regularly - your metabolic rate will likely begin to drop.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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