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Why am I so lean even after eating healthy foods?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 22 year old male weighing 99.2 lbs and my height is 5.5 feet. My concern is why I am so lean despite of eating healthy foods. Please help. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Srivastava Sumit

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Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for using this platform. First of all I would suggest you to rule out any chronic disease by carrying out blood test that is preventing you from gaining weight. In order to build muscle and body, there is no better way than going to gym and supplementing it with diet rich in proteins and following a healthy diet. Choose high calorie foods like; milk shakes, fruits like banana, pineapple, sapodilla, pear and dry fruits. Add more protein like peanut, soybean, pulses and meat (if non-vegetarian) in your diet. Egg and milk are wholesome food so try and take them daily. Warm milk before going to bed brings in a healthy and considerable weight gain. Start with smaller proportions initially and gradually increase the intake. Eat five to six small balanced meals per day rather than eating three large meals. Protein powder and nutritional supplement drinks can be added. It is important to have a balance between exercise and diet for a healthy weight gain.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 1, 2016
Reviewed At June 21, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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