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How Many Calories?

Can you tell me how many calories I should eat in a day.

I am 40 years old woman and at the moment doing little exercise due to recent operation.  I weigh 165lb
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I understand the standard is 1200 calories for inactive females, but if I were you I'ld ask my doctor.
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between 1200-1500
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