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Is it normal that a teenage girl (13 y/o) lose weight even not being in a diet or doing exercise?

Q: is it normal that a teenage girl (13 y/o) lose weight even not being in a diet or doing exercise?

: Carefully review the growth chart for weight, height and BMI with your physician.Ensure that she has lean sources of protein, including eggs, fish and chicken and adequate caloric intake. A supplemental protein drink may be added to increase calories and protein in her diet. Follow up with your physician and discuss the above.

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Carefully review the growth chart for weight, height and BMI with your physician.Ensure that she has lean sources of protein, including eggs, fish and chicken and adequate caloric intake. A supplemental protein drink may be added to increase calories and protein in her diet. Follow up with your physician and discuss the above.

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Is it normal that a teenage girl (13 y/o) lose weight even not being in a diet or doing exercise?

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