age of my son is 4 yrs..weight is 15.7 kg.is he underweight?he eats vegetables,egg,chicken,fish,milk..but weight is not increasing..should I consult a doctor?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. dear mum, weight of 15.7 kg is absolutely normal for 4 years old boy. your child's weight at this age should be in the range of 14.4 kg to 18.6 kg.

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