How many calories does a person need daily?

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How many calories does a person need daily?

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Apr 17, 2015

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The amount of calories a person needs to consume on a daily basis varies by individual. Discover the three factors that can help you determine your daily caloric needs in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 17, 2015

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