Thoughts on a calorie deficit while going through puberty?

[creatinefiend77]

im 15 and thinking about going on a calorie deficit but ive heard that it can stunt/limit growth due to not getting enough nutrients.

 

[BR32]

its fine

just don't make it too extreme and eat all the right macronutrients and micros

humans evolved with regular calorie deficits during development

 

[creatinefiend77]

Im 5'8 and 140 pounds is 1500 kcal a day too extreme