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Is is possible to increase weight if my blood relation uncle is under weight.my age is 24 f weight40.all my brother and sister are under weight.

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May increase a bit: 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, ....

Answered 10/23/2017

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