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A member asked:
My boyfriend eats a lot and he is so thin (underweight)and when he eats food that should make you gain weight he lose weight.how this can be possible?
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He is likely: Still growing, is possibly physically active? And most probably has a high metabolic rate. Take care.
Answered 3/27/2014
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