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I work a hard labor job where i am always moving i don't eat regularly i am wondering if that is why my weight is low for my age and body type?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hard work: It would be helpful to know how much you weigh and how tall you are so we could figure out your body mass index (bmi). That way we could give you a more definitive answer.

Answered 6/11/2013

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A member asked:

I work a hard labor job where i am always moving i don't eat regularly i am wondering if that is why my weight is low for my age and body type?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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