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Im trying to gain weight im on the go all the time so i bought boost will it help?
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Boost, weight gain: Based on weight,height, age can determine calories you needed/day, then add 500 calories per day ( 3500 calories equal a pound) http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ if having difficulty gaining weight have you checked your thyroid? make sure not DM (type 1 usually lose weight till diagnosed) medications,especially amines? Get a full check up f/u with doc/ urgent care
Answered 4/9/2015
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