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Is my 9 y/old daughter underweight if she looks so skinny and is showing her ribs?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Have her checked: Looking skinny can be subjective. She needs proper evaluation especially if she is experiencing recent weight loss or is without underlying medical condition(s) limiting adequate weight gain.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 5/2/2016

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