Is 1500 calories a day enough for a teenage girl? The health risks of restriction
                                
                                
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                                Adolescence is a period of rapid growth where a teenager's body gains nearly 50% of its adult weight, making sufficient calorie intake critical. Given this intense developmental phase, the crucial question is: is 1500 calories a day enough for a teenage girl to meet her energy and nutrient requirements?