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Boy, Am I Hungry!

Male fetuses seem to require more energy than female, prompting their moms to consume 200 calories a day more than those expecting girls, reports the British Medical Journal . Researchers think boys' testosterone may trigger the hunger, which could help explain why baby boys are typically larger than girls. So if you're ravenous, there may be a new fella in your future.

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Published: NOVEMBER 2003, SELF Magazine, The Condé Nast Publications
 
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