Severely underweight child

[bryanlim123]

I have a severely underweight son age 14 with bmi of 13, skinny since young. Anything that can be done to help him achieve a normal weight? Thanks.

 

[callmezehzeh]

I was severely underweight when I was that age too. Only began to become borderline underweight and sometimes acceptable weight in uni.

Is his weight causing problems like extreme lethargy and other health issues? If not, just make sure he’s having his regular meals and balanced diet + exercise lor. Last time I was so desperate that I drank 3 glasses of full cream milk a day but also no use.

 

[bryanlim123]

I was severely underweight when I was that age too. Only began to become borderline underweight and sometimes acceptable weight in uni.

Is his weight causing problems like extreme lethargy and other health issues? If not, just make sure he’s having his regular meals and balanced diet + exercise lor. Last time I was so desperate that I drank 3 glasses of full cream milk a day but also no use.

Not much health issue, except for getting easily ill more often than others. He's having a regular 3 meal a day diet and occasionally some snacks in between. Is any there fast solutions to gain weight, or are there any doctor who can help him? Kindly advise.

 

[callmezehzeh]

Not much health issue, except for getting easily ill more often than others. He's having a regular 3 meal a day diet and occasionally some snacks in between. Is any there fast solutions to gain weight, or are there any doctor who can help him? Kindly advise.

Not sure about doctors but recently I’ve been taking this supplement called Jeunesse Reserve. It’s a blend of various natural berries that is said to help your body regain its supposed equilibrium, i.e. gain weight if you’re too thin and lose weight if you’re obese. I’ve put on some healthy weight and friends have commented that I look less lifeless. You can easily find reviews online but as with all methods/supplements, proceed at your own discretion.

I get my supply from the seller with the most reviews on shopee.

 

[callmezehzeh]

Actually hor some guys do put on some weight after puberty....

 

[fish&chips]

Take pediasure

 

[invigo79]

Take pediasure

Too old liao.

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[bryanlim123]

Have tried the purple berry juice drink as mentioned for 3 months and full cream milk during breakfast and supper but no significant change in weight spotted

 

[MegatonNev]

Take pediasure

The kid already 14... Doubt he still taking formula but pedisure is good for underweight kids still taking formula

 

[MegatonNev]

Alternatively can try mixing pedisure and cereal as breakfast try....

 

[Peony牡丹]

Make 田七 tonic for him once a week.

My bro was skinny as a monkey as a kid n lousy appetite.

When he was just starting puberty, my mom started him on 田七. Within that year his appetite increase like mad and became slightly chubby.

Afterwards he heng body training n is a handsome fitzai now ow.

 

[Peony牡丹]

Take pediasure

Pediasure is all sugar and maltodextrin. It's as good as fattening up with donuts and ice cream daily.

Not advisable for kids nor adults.

 

[Jasmine11]

I have a severely underweight son age 14 with bmi of 13, skinny since young. Anything that can be done to help him achieve a normal weight? Thanks.

My brother is underweight also since young, he seems healthy he rarely get sick. so i think right, just let it be you know. your child will gain weiht on his own soon

 

[Henryspeakyourmind]

The key is to start exercising for him. Badminton, basketball, swimming, anything. Even jogging. His appetite will naturally be better and you let him feasts on the carbs. Take months to kick-start and dun stop. Fix routine of meals, night milk, early sleep. Hydration. Once his metabolism improves he will eat well, rest well, gain well.

 

[apeape]

i used to be the same case, severely underweight. Only gained weight in NS. Logically, have to start exercising or go gym. the body will then learn to store or burn whatever you've consumed for the next workout. of course have to maintain/increase eating. From my experience, Milk does not help, it only help me become lactose intolerant as an adult -.-..

Just take care of his spine, I noticed most underweight people have some slight scoliosis/kyphosis. Me and my brother is affected, but only slightly.

Another way is just let the boy live if he's not complaining, active and eating. skip the processed foods(nuggets, seaweed chicken, maggi) and eat more real, lean meat will help also.

 

[bendi85]

Take mass gainer...

 

[NoLogicLah]

I used to be under weight. After Ns now over weight .

Nv take any protein powder or weight gainer.

 

[Nirvani]

Firstly, make sure he is not afflicted with any conditions such as Marfans syndrome, which produces a severely underweight physique. A good doctor will be able to determine this based on a series of simple tests. Note that this condition does cause scoliosis and joint abnormalities and its typical for many cases to go undiagnosed in Singapore. Is he unusually tall for his age?

If that's not the case, then there's probably nothing to worry about as long as he is healthy. Perhaps have him take up some anaerobic exercises which natually boosts appetite and testosterone to build bulk.

 

[freewilly5000]

Take to doctors - may have some deficiency