Starvation-grade minimum caloric intake is generally considered to be roughly 1200/day for women and 2000/day for men, assuming a totally sedentary (bed rest) lifestyle. Below this level, the body gradually starves to death.
It's normal for your vagina to have a slight odor. But, a strong vaginal odor â for instance, a fishy smell â might be abnormal and could indicate a problem. An abnormal vaginal odor is usually associated with other vaginal signs and symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation or discharge.
A woman's vaginal odor can also change throughout her menstrual cycle, he adds. Some women may leak some urine when they exercise; using a pad in these instances can also lead to odor. If a woman is concerned about her vaginal odor, she should talk to her doctor to get to the root of the problem. Her physician can do an examination and make sure there's not something treatable, or something more serious, going on, Gala says.