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I am 19 years old and in the army, i am underweight and it has been absolutely impossible for me to ogain any weight due to my continueing from above.... ^extremely fast metabolism. is there any prescriptions that a doctor could prescribe to resolve my si

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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I : I think that part of your question may have been cut off. The army does have minimum weight requirements, so i wonder if that is why you are concerned. I recommend that you speak with your primary care provider about making a referral to a nutrionist. You and the nutritionist can review you diet and from there can establish an eating plan.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I am 19 years old and in the army, i am underweight and it has been absolutely impossible for me to ogain any weight due to my continueing from above.... ^extremely fast metabolism. is there any prescriptions that a doctor could prescribe to resolve my si

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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