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Why are teenagers so skinny? what can we do about that?
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Young folks have: lots of energy and burn calories more quickly than older folks. As long as you are healthy, no need to do anything about it. Be neat, clean, and respectful and you will be better off than by trying to gain weight.
Answered 5/22/2015
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