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I am 19 years old and weigh 88.5 pounds. i do not have a fear of gaining weight, quite the opposite i want to. please help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Weight: Make an appointment with your foctor who can refer you to a dietician who can prescribe a proper diet for you to gsin weight.

Answered 5/12/2013

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