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How many calories do i need to take every day for weight gain? I have consulted many but there is no improvement in weight gain.
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The total calories required for an individual will depend on th, wt, age, sex of the person, kind of activity one performs.
If u eat X No of calories and do Xplus calories burnt by exercise you will still not gain weight.
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Personal consultation will be the best to decide how much extra calories are needed for u.
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Healthy afternoon ma’am,
To gain weight,you need to eat more calories than your body burns.
300-500 calories per day to maintain weight for slow weight gain or 700- 900 calories require to gain weight fast
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Hello
Hope you are doing well
Please let me know first your parameters like
Age -
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Weight -
Then only i can say about your calories
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Around 500 extra calories per day in general..
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
According to your condition as mentioned you need personalised plan & guidance according to your Bio details, medical history if any & complete routine details.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
For belly fat need to add detox water and do targeted workout
That will be good for you connect with me on practo app
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud evening it depends upon age height weight your activity level, u try do have 2000calories if u r doing heavy exercises for muscle mass as well as weight gain.
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