Question 1

is it true that overweight children are likely to experience puberty later than their underweight peers?

Accepted Answer

No !!  Earlier: No.  Overweight/obese kids go through puberty earlier (sometimes much earlier) than their normal weight peers.  Underweight kids may have delayed puberty.  Early puberty puts kids at higher risk for short stature, gyn cancers (girls), prostate cancer (boys), and the overweight/obesity puts them at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke.

Question 2

what can i do if i'm underweight?

Accepted Answer

How do you FEEL?: If you're losing weight and don't know why, and don't feel well, your physician needs to work you up for any of a variety of causes including tumor and malabsorption / maldigestion. "Healthy weight" charts are subscience; most elite track-and-field athletes are "underweight". If you want to gain muscle mass, resistance training and eating sensibly when you're hungry is your key.

Question 3

am i underweight or normal weight?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How much do you weigh and how tall are you?
You should aim for a BMI of 20-22. 
You may use this site to calculate your BMI.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 4

how shall i eat if i am underweight?

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Depends: Are you underweight due to some underlying disease or pathology?  Or is this just how your body has chosen to develop.  If you think you are normal except for the weight, get together with a nutritionist who can advise you about better dietary habits to gain weight.

Question 5

need help. is 99lbs underweight for 5'2?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Unless you have an exceptionally small frame or are missing a body part.

Question 6

i am underweight, how can i gain weight?

Accepted Answer

What do you want?: The last thing you want to do is garbage up eating greasy, sugary stuff. Your best move is to hit the gym circuit, both resistance and aerobic training. "underweight" is by itself not a problem -- the athletes in the photo are probably "underweight" -- except as a marker for illness or poor muscular development. Your physician is your best guide here. Best wishes.

Question 7

could being underweight affect my health?

Accepted Answer

How do you FEEL?: If you've always been slim, good for you. The "ideal weight" charts are subscience. Many elite track-and-field athletes are "underweight". If you feel well and can keep competitive in your favorite sport, stop worrying. You're a person, not a number. If you're losing weight and don't know why, your physician needs to check you out.

Question 8

is being underweight necessarily unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: Not necessarily unhealthy but certainly not wise!

Question 9

what are the symptoms of being underweight?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 20 is considered Underweight.
Anorexia is an Eating Disorder with underweight. 
People who are underweight may have increased risk of Anemia, Heart irregularities and Osteoporosis. 
People who are underweight can find it extremely difficult to put on weight.
See Physician for Diagnosis, have all necessary Lab done; have treatment.
See Psychiatrist for Therapy.

Question 10

how to gain weight for underweight person ?

Accepted Answer

See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder.  If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle.  Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon...  Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu...

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