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My BMI is 15 i haVe tried everything to increase my weight but thr of no use. Kindly help me to put on some weight

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Dr. Sharath Kumar K N

General Physician 3 yrs exp Mandya

Hello,,, don't worry you can increase your weight, follow these steps consistently 1. Include Calories In Your Diet-Everything we eat has some calorie content. So like we eat food with fewer calories to lose weight, we need to eat food that has more calories to gain weight. You need to take in more than 250 calories daily to add roughly half a kilo to your current weight.2. Increase The Number Of Meals-Have six meals in a day – three big meals and three small. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be heavy and calorie-rich. A heavy dinner adds weight to your body as your metabolism is not as active when you sleep as compared to when you are awake.3. High Proteins Along With Calories-Only calories won’t add to your body weight,include the right amount of proteins to your diet. Remember ladies, if you want to put on weight and look fit, you need to build muscles not flab. Eat - Eggs, lean meat, fish, pulses, sprouts, and dairy products that rich sources of proteins. Fish such as tuna and mackerel are rich in oil and are one of the best ways to increase weight.4. Weight Gain Supplements-Another way to go about this is by including some additional supplements in your diet. In some cases, just the diet and exercise may not bring results as quickly as you expect.Whey protein is an increasingly popular supplement that you can add to your milk or smoothies.5. Workout To Gain Weight-Sometimes, gaining weight isn’t just about adding a few pounds butit is also about building muscles. The best way to go about this is to start working out.Developing your lean muscles as opposed to fat deposits not only makes you stronger but it also adds mass. This is definitely the right mix to gain weight . all the best.

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Is 15 BMI severely underweight? ›

If your BMI is: under 18.5kg/m2 – you are considered underweight and possibly malnourished. 18.5 to 24.9kg/m2 – you are within a healthy weight range for young and middle-aged adults. 25.0 to 29.9kg/m2 – you are considered overweight.

How can I gain weight with a BMI of 15? ›

In general, your plan may include:
  1. Eating more frequently. Slowly begin to eat 5 to 6 smaller meals during the day. ...
  2. Choosing food with lots of nutrients. ...
  3. Top it off. ...
  4. Try smoothies and shakes. ...
  5. But watch what and when you drink. ...
  6. Exercise.

What to do when your BMI is 15? ›

If your BMI is below 20: Under Weight

If you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can indicate that your weight may be too low, which may lower your immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should consider gaining weight through good diet and exercise habits, to increase your muscle mass.

How underweight is severely underweight? ›

Assessment
CategoryBMI (kgm2)
Underweight (severe)< 16.0
Underweight (moderate)16.0 – 16.9
Underweight (mild)17.0 – 18.4
Normal weight18.5 – 24.9
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