Question 1

my bmi is 19.7(normal healthy),but i still want to gain weight...i tried hard,but not increased much..what to do ..plz suggest?

Accepted Answer

Stay the same: 19 is a good BMI to have. Maintain it with a healthy lifestyle without attempts to put on weight in the form of fat. Eat a balanced diet matched to your activity and consider resistance training to increase muscle mass.

Question 2

i'm trying to gain weight bmi of 16. is it healthier to drink full fat milk/yoghurt  or stick to low fat? i've increased carbs and calories.

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: Fat has much more calories than carbohydrates or protein.   the question is whether you can tolerate fat or it gives you diarrhea.  You should be checked for malabsorption if you have symptoms

Question 3

my bmi is 16.4, now i am doing regular exercise to increase muscle mass.also i am taking lots of protein rich food.is excess of protein good for health?

Accepted Answer

Need for evaluation: Have you always been skinny? Did you lose weight due to an illness? Excess protein will not provide any more benefit than normal intake, which should be about 1.0 for each kilogram of weight. If your kidneys are okay, more protein will not do harm. If you are otherwise healthy, do not worry about being skinny.

Question 4

my bmi prior to getting pregnant was 29.3. now, my bmi is at 32.3 at 24 weeks pregnant. does this obesity increase my chances of having c section? i've had 1 previous normal birth but was at a healthier weight back than?

Accepted Answer

: If you are considering weight loss, please bring this up with your obstetrician and formulate a safe plan together.  We cannot always manage weight, and this is not a great time to restrict calories and nutrition.

Question 5

60 years of age, generally healthy, normal bmi, very mild htn only condition/rx. concern is an increase in hs-crp from 0.3 to 10.0, recent cardiac workup confirms no cardiac issues. aware hs-crp is nonspecific, wonder abt possible causes to check?

Accepted Answer

: If the treating MD has explained results to you and chosen not to do anything it is best to follow his/her advice. Suggest repeat test in 6 months to see if it increases  or goes down as you know it is non specific.

Question 6

how can i increase my bmi, in a week.?

Accepted Answer

I have a better idea: You can pig out on food and get fat. That is not a good idea. This won't make you healthy. Most of what you read about "healthy BMI" is bunk. What you can do instead is join a group of serious athletes and share a sport that you enjoy, strenuously and spending a lot of time. This will get you the health that trying to manipulate a number will never do.

Question 7

what are the best way to get to a healthy bmi? im currently 19/f/ bmi :41 height: 411?

Accepted Answer

: At the core of any weight loss program, lifestyle changes, specifically diet and physical exercise are the only measures that will result in long lasting results. Meds are only to be used for short periods of time in supervised programs and cannot be prescribed on this platform.

Question 8

what to do if i have low bmi but im healthy?

Accepted Answer

Let it be: Hi. BMI is a continuum, and if you're just below 18.5 and healthy, don't sweat it. Stay healthy!

Question 9

hi my height is 5-2ft and my weight is 55kg my bmi 22 i guess. is this healthy?

Accepted Answer

Lookin' good!: This looks pretty good.  I recalculated your BMI and got the same thing.  Normal weight is considered to be a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, so you're right in the middle. Consider some measure of body fat, as well. Acceptable range for women is 25-31% body fat. Most important for health is to develop nutritional, physical, emotional and spiritual balance and fitness. Good luck...you're on the right track!

Question 10

can you tell me how much weight do i need to lose to get to healthy bmi (weight)?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Upon where you're starting from. The more you weight, the more you need to lose. Healthy bmi is usually considered to be from 18.5 - 24.9, but there are many more things that go into being healthy than just bmi.

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My bmi is 19.7(normal healthy),but i still want to gain weight...i tried hard,but not increased much..what to do ..plz suggest?

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I'm trying to gain weight bmi of 16. is it healthier to drink full fat milk/yoghurt or stick to low fat? i've increased carbs and calories.

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My bmi is 16.4, now i am doing regular exercise to increase muscle mass.also i am taking lots of protein rich food.is excess of protein good for health?

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My bmi prior to getting pregnant was 29.3. now, my bmi is at 32.3 at 24 weeks pregnant. does this obesity increase my chances of having c section? i've had 1 previous normal birth but was at a healthier weight back than?

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60 years of age, generally healthy, normal bmi, very mild htn only condition/rx. concern is an increase in hs-crp from 0.3 to 10.0, recent cardiac workup confirms no cardiac issues. aware hs-crp is nonspecific, wonder abt possible causes to check?

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How can i increase my bmi, in a week.?

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What are the best way to get to a healthy bmi? im currently 19/f/ bmi :41 height: 411?

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What to do if i have low bmi but im healthy?

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Hi my height is 5-2ft and my weight is 55kg my bmi 22 i guess. is this healthy?

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Can you tell me how much weight do i need to lose to get to healthy bmi (weight)?

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