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A 18-year-old male asked:
im a skinny fellow. how much i eat.. my body weight always seems less & i gues i have a high metabolism.is their a way to increase my overal body fat?
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon, ... Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu, ....
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Dr. Allen Seely answered
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My body weight has been fluctuating up and down a lot recently. Is there a way for me to stabilize it?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
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How to add body weight?
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Dr. Steven Charlap answered
Holistic Medicine 37 years experience
Build muscle: Best way to add body weight is to build muscle by strength and resistance training. Also, add, but not too much, protein to diet to help build muscle. Best sources of protein are plant proteins in nuts and beans. I am not a fan of whey protein contrary to the view of many because of reported issues with it.
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A member asked:
I have a.Constant body weight since i was 17 am 32 now and still weigh 50kg. What's my problem. I eat but can't add weight?
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Dr. Jay Bradley answered
LASIK Surgery 18 years experience
High metabolism: Your description sounds like you have a high metabolism. At 110 pounds, I do not see the problem. If you want to gain weight, see a dietician.
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