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Will You Win at the Numbers Game? SparkPeople Nutrition Quiz

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OK, this was a tricky question. It is important for adults to eat at least 1,200 calories per day, but this is because most people will find it almost impossible to maintain good nutrition (meeting your body's needs all nutrients, like protein, calcium and more) when eating fewer than 1,200 calories. However, while "starvation mode" is a real concern, the number of calories you need to avoid it is going to be based on several factors, including your current weight and activity level. For every individual, starvation mode could set in at higher or lower than 1,200 calories. Learn More: About Starvation Mode

 

True or False: It's important to eat at least 1,200 calories per day so that you don't enter "starvation mode," which can stall your weight loss.


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