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Hi my age 17+ but I am so slim my weight 42 kg. How to gain my body and weight .hight 5.1.
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For weight gain, 1. Have frequent meals at regular interval of 2-3 hrs instead of 3-4 large ones 2. Have more quantity of food at one time 3. Increase nutrient & calorie density of foods by including paneer, cheese, cow/buffalo milk, skim milk powder, peanut butter, ghee, nuts, oilseeds, potato, maida, white rice, malt, premix, fresh fruit juice, mango, banana, jackfruit, raisins, dates, dried figs/plum, peanuts. 4. Practice strength exercises at home/ gym to enhance appetite & increase muscle mass. 5. Drink 3 litres water daily but not with or just before a meal 6. Avoid skipping meals 7. Avoid empty calorie/junk foods
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