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My son is 167cm tall but weighs only 47 kgs.He is severely underweight.I try everything but nothing seems to work.He is quite active,plays football for two hours daily.Doesn't have any medical issue or weakness.What should I do??
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Daily maintain protein 1.5grams / kg body weight,he will get good results
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Needs proper evaluation... Connect directly for detailed discussion.
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We need proper nutrition as per Physical activity age and constitution
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consult on app personally
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi,kindly book a consultation so that i may help you out.i am available right now.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
There is nothing to worry about. His weight for age is normal. It is natural in boys to gain height at this age. The weight also increases simultaneously.
Try to maintain a healthy and balance diet including all the nutrients like carbs, proteins and good fats. Make home cooked meals which includes fruits and vegetables, milk and other dairy products, eggs, whole pulses and cereals and nuts and seeds. Avoid processed foods and fried foods for better growth and development.
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Keep a watch on weight and regular activities, if weight goes down or don’t see any improvement you should consult than else you can wait for sometime
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It’s natural phase you can just plan balance and normal diet
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Kolkata
This requires thorough check up .please contact directly through App
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly connect with me on practo app
For detailed discussion to understand where is the problem
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud morning pls connect directly through practo.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Contact directly with the Physician. Go for the tests on his advise & post that correlate with Dietician as well.
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