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2016-06-26 05:28:37
I'm 17 years old But my height is 5'4" Weight- 40kgs Hence BMI- 15 I don't feel tired .I am very energetic but the only problem is I have very low BMI Max height in my family is of my brother -5'6" While playing Cricket too I manage to hit sixes whereas boys taller and healthier than me are not able to ?what is the reason . I am good in academics too but only problem is low BMI .
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But later in age you may have many deficiency. So take healthy diet to get good weight

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You must have high metabolism rate. You only include pine apple juice into your diet. Follow this for 15 days.

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