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A 21-year-old female asked about a female:
I would like to know if my daughter is underweight.she is 1.5m tall and weighs 32.5kg.i try to let her eat more but she seems to never gain weight.
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Underweight 4 11 F?: I would like to know if my daughter is underweight.She is 1.5m tall and weighs 32.5kg.I try to let her eat more but she seems to never gain weight. ANS: I do not know where she is from, or her family Hx of being underweight. So check with your local Drs, plot her HT and wt and age on growth chart and see. Discuss your concerns with your Drs. They know her and area charts best.
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