How can a 20 year old premature girl gain weight fast? The girl has been taking proper diet for a long period of time she has consulted with some of the dietitian, and doctors but they said you can not gain weight as you were born premature, plzz tell me how she can gain weight fast.

Dt. Pratyasha AgrawalDietitian/Nutritionist10yrs exp

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Have buffalo or cow milk. (Hot/ cold) with milk powder. For weight gain in a healthy way, 1. Have 3 litres water daily. 2. Have frequent meals comprising foods high in nutrient & energy density but low in volume. Ex: fruit & almonds milkshake, cheese potato chicken sandwich, egg curry, rice/ atta maida roti with ghee, til chikki, dry fruits, premix, malt, soybean cutlets, fish fingers, stuffed parathas, banana, dates, mango. 3. Avoid water with or just before meals 4. Have 15 mins light walk before main meals to enhance appetite. Consider getting a thyroid test done to rule out hyperthyroidism. 5. Regular strength exercises for weight gain can also be done.  

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Dt. Riyaz KhanDietitian/Nutritionist5yrs exp

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Being born premature has got nothing to do with health as an adult. That event is history and human body can grow normally later on. She can take more proteins and milk/milk products. She should do regular exercise and consume lot of fruits and vegetables. Be tension free. She will be okay.  

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