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A 19-year-old male asked:
What should i do to gain weight? my height 174 cm, weight 60 presently kg.
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Dr. Laura Anissiananswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Balance: It is a balance between energy intake and output. If you are very active and burning more calories than you are taking in, then you will need to eat more calories and make sure to choose good quality energy, not "empty calories" like sugary, highly refined foods.
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Last updated Jul 19, 2015
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