{"product_id":"weight-gain-diet-cookbook-nelson-collins-9798872735601","title":"Weight Gain Diet Cookbook: Nutrient-Packed Recipes to Boost Appetite, Build Muscle \u0026 Achieve Your Body Goals!","description":"\u003cb\u003ePREVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating nutritious foods that are high in calories is a good way to gain weight. It's also important to understand the reason why you're underweight.\u003cbr\u003eBeing underweight can be defined in a couple of ways. It can mean low weight for a person's height, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5. It also could be weight that is 15 to 20% below the typical weight for a person's age.\u003cbr\u003eThere are many reasons you may not be at your goal weight. Recovering from an illness or losing weight as you age are two examples. It's also common for athletes to want to gain weight as muscle.\u003cbr\u003eIt is best to see your health care provider if you lost weight unexpectedly. Your provider or a dietitian can help you gain weight in a healthy way. Together, you can create a plan based on your needs.\u003cbr\u003eWeight gain, especially if it's new, can signal a number of health conditions. For example, someone with heart failure might experience weight gain from fluid retention-which might appear as swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, or belly. \"This would likely be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue or shortness of breath,\" Dr. Apovian says.\u003cbr\u003eOther underlying conditions associated with weight gain include\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes\u003cbr\u003eCertain kidney diseases\u003cbr\u003eSleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep)\u003cbr\u003eThyroid problems.\u003cbr\u003eGaining weight can be difficult for some people. With a few changes, you can gradually reach a healthy weight.\u003cbr\u003eBeing underweight could mean you're missing out on vitamins and minerals.\u003cbr\u003eThis could lead to health problems such as a weak immune system and bone fractures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a Copy Now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nelson Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798872735601\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d","brand":"Nelson Collins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996786995455,"sku":"9798872735601","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/weight-gain-diet-cookbook-nelson-collins-9798872735601","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}