A member asked:

I am 24 years old and i am very thin since childhood and underweight too. i want to gain fat. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gaining weight.: Eat healthy high calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build your large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil.

Answered 11/1/2018

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