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A 20-year-old male asked:
Hi i was diagnosted with a diabte 12years ago and i really have a problem about my weight .. i'm not too skinny but i need a few kilos .. i have 20 y?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 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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Last updated Feb 1, 2015
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