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My son is physically fit but underweight. he is 14, and bmi is 14.5. his dad now has him in triathalons with 40km bike and 10km run. is this safe?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Underweight: It sounds like your husband is expecting too much from your son. Take him to a pediatric sports doctor for an evaluation

Answered 7/31/2014

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