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I need to gain a few extra kilos, but with a limited budget, my daily food intake is not ideal. i have been eating a lot of legumes ( butter beans, lentils ) and try get other veggies in but i suspect that isnt going to help.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Gain weight : More information is needed. Why do you need to gain weight? What is your weight and height ? Have you had a full physical examination? How has your weight been in time?

Answered 5/20/2020

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A member asked:

I need to gain a few extra kilos, but with a limited budget, my daily food intake is not ideal. i have been eating a lot of legumes ( butter beans, lentils ) and try get other veggies in but i suspect that isnt going to help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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