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Unable to put on weight
I am 23 years old, height is 5'5, weight 40kgs. I've been trying to put on weight but unfortunately I am unable to put on atleast one kg weight. Will consulting a dietician help me putting on weight?
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Yes your weight is too less compared to your height .right type of excersice with high protein food will help in muscle development and fatty acids with omega3 foods will help in body mass increase.so a perfect diet will help you a lot.
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Take good amount of protein in your diet like all milk and milk products, eggs, pulses, sprouts, nuts etc
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Hi dear, yes of course we are there to help you. You shall consult a physician for any hormonal issues or any other digestive disorders or genetically you are thin.
Then you connect to any of us through practo personally for a customized diet plan n lifestyle counseling.
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Ms. Sadia Sana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes of-course! a dietitian can help you with particular diet and cautionary habits, that can help you build weight and muscle mass. You can have a Practo appointment.
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