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A 16-year-old male asked:

I'm 16 years old male and i weigh 125 lbs. although i eat about 4000 calories per day, i swim competively for 5 months every yr. how do i gain weight?

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Dr. Nela Cordero
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
NORMAL WEIGHT: Your weight is almost 50th percentile and that is normal. You have enough food and exerise. You will only gain weight if you exercise less.
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