How much can a human not eat? Answering survival limits and body science
                                
                                
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                                The human body's resilience is remarkable, but its limits are real. With access to water, a person can endure weeks without food, but estimates vary widely depending on individual factors like starting body composition and health. This guide explores exactly how much a human can not eat and what happens to the body during this extreme process.