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Question: Hello,
My age is 30.But my weight is 53 kg. Everyone are telling I am under weight. Please advice me for weight gain what I need to do .Do I need to take any protein? Please advice me.
My age is 30.But my weight is 53 kg. Everyone are telling I am under weight. Please advice me for weight gain what I need to do .Do I need to take any protein? Please advice me.
Brief Answer:
Please mention your height
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Please mention your height. That will help in calculating your BMI( body mass index), which will tell us if you are underweight/normal weight.
A healthy diet should contain well balanced meals including a good source of proteins. Include kabuli chana/ rajma/ sprouts like green gram in your daily diet. 2 eggs on alternate days or once in 2 days. Include curds, milk, nuts like almonds etc, dry fruits like dates and fig. plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day .
Regular exercise or visiting a gym with a personal trainer who will help in building muscle mass.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Divya
Please mention your height
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Please mention your height. That will help in calculating your BMI( body mass index), which will tell us if you are underweight/normal weight.
A healthy diet should contain well balanced meals including a good source of proteins. Include kabuli chana/ rajma/ sprouts like green gram in your daily diet. 2 eggs on alternate days or once in 2 days. Include curds, milk, nuts like almonds etc, dry fruits like dates and fig. plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day .
Regular exercise or visiting a gym with a personal trainer who will help in building muscle mass.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Divya
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Dr. Prasad
Hi,
My Height id 5'10.Can you please suggest any Protein so that I cant take.
My Height id 5'10.Can you please suggest any Protein so that I cant take.
Brief Answer:
BMI 16.8, underweight
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Your BMI is 16.8, which means you are underweight. Approximately 60kg is ideal for your height.
I would advise you to get some blood tests done to rule out any medical conditions with can cause weight loss, like thyroid disorders , diabetes etc. The following tests might be useful, CBC with ESR, TSH,fasting blood sugars, HbA1c, Vitamin D levels, Vitamin B12 levels.
Thin built can also be hereditary, if one or both parents are thin built.
If all the above tests are normal, you can take a protein supplement called ENSURE.
BMI 16.8, underweight
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Your BMI is 16.8, which means you are underweight. Approximately 60kg is ideal for your height.
I would advise you to get some blood tests done to rule out any medical conditions with can cause weight loss, like thyroid disorders , diabetes etc. The following tests might be useful, CBC with ESR, TSH,fasting blood sugars, HbA1c, Vitamin D levels, Vitamin B12 levels.
Thin built can also be hereditary, if one or both parents are thin built.
If all the above tests are normal, you can take a protein supplement called ENSURE.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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