HomeQuestions & AnswersMy son is 5 yrs old his weight is 21.6 kgs and height is 120cm. He looks very lean though he's very active. He eats almost everything. Please tell me how to increase his weight.
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Mom of a 8 yr 1 m old boy3 years ago
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My son is 5 yrs old his weight is 21.6 kgs and height is 120cm. He looks very lean though he's very active. He eats almost everything. Please tell me how to increase his weight.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago
A. dear mum, weight of 21.6 kg is a normal weight for 5 years old boy. For healthy weight gain, give homemade balanced diet having variety of food groups. grains and millets 4 servings pulses legumes/egg non veg: 1-2 servings seasonal vegetables including green leafy vegetables: 1.5 serving fruits - 1 serving milk and milk products 500ml sugar 4 tsp oil 5 tsp control intake of process packaged food
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