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Am I underweight?
I am 22 years old, 5 feet 9 inch tall and My weight is 53 kg or 116.845 lbs.
am I underweight?
If so, how much more weight should I gain?
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According to your height your ideal weight should be 69 kgs. You need to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you.
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Hi ,
Your BMI is low 16.36 , you are underweight,
Your ideal body weight should be around 80 kg,
You can increase your weight by diet ,
Further query please consult ,
Regards,
Dr Ajay Pandey
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