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I am 25. male. young and athletic. i'm 5ft 8 weighing just under 60kg which i believe is underweight and i cannot seem to put on any weight at all?

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Weight: You are either working out too much and/or eating too little. I would see a dietitian and an athletic trainer.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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