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Is a 60 pound weight gain in a 5ish year period cause for concern?

Q: is a 60 pound weight gain in a 5ish year period cause for concern?

: If your BMI is greater then 25 you will die before others. So calculate BPI if not there move to DASH.

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If your BMI is greater then 25 you will die before others. So calculate BPI if not there move to DASH.

Answered 3/11/2023

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Is a 60 pound weight gain in a 5ish year period cause for concern?

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