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"My son's weight is 16.5 kg. Is this weight appropriate for his age, or is he underweight? Please let me know."
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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 days agoA. Namaste MOm, It is slightly low for the age as such , though the expected range for the age is between 18 to 20 kgs approximately. Some difference is acceptable as long as the child is active for the age and eating healthy.
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 9 m old girl3 days agoA. Look generally every year we expect the child to gain approximately 2 kg so by the time the child touches five it should be 18 on the least side of currently the weight of your child is little less but it is not that also that you cannot manage to pull up weight over the period so there’s nothing to be worried with a good healthy balanced diet and good physical activity which naturally enhances the appetite and growth will be very helpful in elevating total body growth of your child including the weight
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