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Suggest Treatment To Gain Weight
Gudmrng Doctor, my name is Vicky from India, i am 26 years of age and i have been trying for years now to gain some weight but no result found, my height is 5'5 inch and as per height and age i m underweight so can u suggest how to gain a weight as per height and age? Before u gave me answer shall i convey one more important thing, i m chain smoker and take 8 cigeratte daily basis..so suggest as per insturction?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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For height of 5'5 inch the ideal weight should be around 60 to 63 kgs.
As you have mentioned that you are a chain smoker, it definitely have a effect on the various body functions one which is metabolism and that could be a important cause for low weight.
Many a times low weight is a familial issue as some people have obesity as familial and in such cases the life style modification plays an important role.
For gaining weight otherwise good food habits are important along with proper proportion of proteins, carbs and fats in your diet for which you have to take advise from a dietician with all your detains.
For height of 5'5 inch the ideal weight should be around 60 to 63 kgs.
As you have mentioned that you are a chain smoker, it definitely have a effect on the various body functions one which is metabolism and that could be a important cause for low weight.
Many a times low weight is a familial issue as some people have obesity as familial and in such cases the life style modification plays an important role.
For gaining weight otherwise good food habits are important along with proper proportion of proteins, carbs and fats in your diet for which you have to take advise from a dietician with all your detains.
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