A 24-year-old male asked:
I am a pure vegeterian, how can i gain my weight ?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Same as: Anyone else; for each 3500 calories you eat that you don't burn off you will gain a pound, best to combine healthy eating with daily exercise to gain weight and muscle no matter what species your dietary intake is made of, .
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