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Medically a person can remain without food (and can survive on water) for a maximum of
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14 days
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While the exact survival time varies by individual, medical consensus suggests that humans can typically survive without food for 2-4 weeks if adequately hydrated. The 14-day limit represents a conservative medical estimate. Survival beyond 30 days without food is extremely rare and would require exceptional circumstances.