Health & Illness

Is There Such Thing as Too Much Calories?

Published: September 08, 2025

Dear TeenHealth FX,

is there such thing as to much calories

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Dear Is There Such Thing as Too Much Calories?,

TeenHealth is glad you asked this question! Calories are a unit measurement of how much energy is in food/drinks. There is an estimated average that humans should eat to avoid health problems associated with obesity. Obesity is a chronic health condition caused by too much body fat. The number of calories suggested for someone to consume in a day is different for everyone! It is dependent on factors such as age, height, current weight, gender, and if you are trying to maintain, gain, or lose weight. If you are curious about the amount suggested for you TeenHealth FX recommends speaking to your doctor or a registered dietician.

It is possible to consume more calories than your body may need, but the excess calories would be stored as fat. If this occurs occasionally, there should be no long-term health effects, but it is important to practice a balanced diet. Too much of anything is not beneficial for the body.

If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist. If urgent care is more comfortable for you, please visit this site for a list of Atlantic Health urgent cares.

Signed: TeenHealth FX

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