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Am a 19yr old 6'8 male athlete 78kg.. wanting to gain weight and height?

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Dr. Christopher Quinn answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No help: Unfortunately there is no way for you to increase your height. You can gain weight by consuming more calories- especially more protein and by doing strength training.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Build muscle first: Your bmi at your current weight is 18.5, at the very low end of 'normal'. Get a good physical from your pcp to be sure you are healthy and follow his advice on diet and exercise.

Answered 5/6/2013

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