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My seven year old daughter is to skinny how to make her gain weight?

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Dr. Roger Coger answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Pediatrician: Your daughter's pediatrician can monitor her health and development. That is their specialty and they can advise you about the best way to insure her healthy development.

Answered 4/22/2014

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