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Healthy weight gain.

Publication: Clinical Reference Systems
Publication Date: 24-MAY-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
When is it OK to gain weight?

There are many reasons why people may need or want to gain weight.

* Older adults often lose weight without meaning to because they have less appetite or they have trouble buying or preparing enough healthy foods.

* If you have had a serious illness, you may have lost weight and muscle mass.

* If you are very thin, you may think you will look better if you gain some weight.

* Athletes may want to build their muscles and gain weight so they can perform better in sports.

Is it easy for everyone to gain weight?

Family history plays a major role in each person's build. If you are healthy but thin and have trouble gaining weight, even when you eat a high-calorie diet, take a look at other members of your family. The genes you inherit from your parents play a strong role in body type. The body can be changed to a certain extent through weight training and changes in...

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