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Hi doctor i am 18 years old and 46 kgs ,5'10 ft .i want to gain weight like 0.5 kgs per week .how many calories should i consume on a daily basis to do so ?
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A half kilo represents ~3-4 thousand calories added to your diet during the interval. If you want to gain muscle mass & not fat, workouts that focus on muscle resistance training is required & often best under supervision.
Answered 7/29/2023
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