The Dangers of Undereating: What Does Eating Too Little Do to Your Body?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study on the effects of starvation, the body's metabolism can slow down to conserve energy when deprived of food. This happens when a person is eating too little, triggering a series of survival mechanisms that can have severe consequences for your health, both physically and mentally.