Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I m 18 years old boy. height 5'9 feet and weight 53 kg. i m too thin. how can i increase my weight? i m a vegetarian
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Your BMI is normal: Your weight for your height is 23.6 which in the normal range. If you want to add bulk the i would speak to a trainer and consider weight lifting which eating a normal diet containing adequate protein.
Answered 12/5/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am 5 feet 8 inch long and my weight is 85 kg. I am a vegetarion indian, what should I do to live a better healthy and stressless life?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm female 22 years old , vegetarian , my weight 78 kg & my height 167 ,,what should and what i shouldn't eat,,, i wanna diet to lose weight.. & thanx?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 18 years old guy but my height 5 feet 4 inch and weight is 48 kilogram only. So i feel shy. Now what can I do to quicken my growth?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I m 30 years old n my height is 5 feet 6inch n weight is 80 kg. Is it abnormal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My age is 16 years old and my height is 5 feet 1 inch and my weight is 55.45 kg I think I am fat because my weight is a lot comparing to my height?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am 18 years old boy and my height is 5 foot 8 inches,weight is now 57 kg.my father is 6 feet 1 inches & mother is 5 feet 2.5 inches.can i be 6 foot?
I am 19 years old and 5 feet 6 inches in height and 60 kg weight.What should I do to increase my height? Plzz help me!
I want to gain weight fast I am 19 year old boy and my height is 6 feet's and my weight is only 60 kg ?
I am a 25 year old male my height is 5 foot 1 and weight is 36 kg my weight doesn t increase in spite of eating well what should I do?
I am 112 kg weight and 6 feet tall.I am a pure vegetarian and a medical student. Pls give me some tips to reduce weight?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
