A female asked:
how can i gain weight healthy? i am below where i should be on bmi and my thyroid is normal.
1 doctor answer
Dr. Alan Feldman answered
41 years experience Endocrinology
Exercise: To gain muscle weight and not just fat weight, you not only need to take in more calories, but need to exercise your muscles with light weights.
Answered on Jan 28, 2014
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