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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide to Nutrition since 2004

Do You Know Why You Need to Eat?

Friday April 13, 2007
Why do you eat? Probably because your body or your brain tells you that you are hungry, or maybe you are bored, sad, or it is just lunch time. Those are the easy answers, but do you know why you need to eat? If you are new to nutrition, here is a basic introduction to help you understand why your body needs good nutrition.


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