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by boplicity 1463 days ago
You're assuming that the body absorbs calories the same way, even under different circumstances, such as various caloric intakes. This isn't always true.

People too often assume that bodies are like cars, and that food is like gasoline. This is not true. Our bodies are far more complex (and interesting) than mechanical machines. The food we eat is also far more complex (and interesting) than gasoline as well.