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What Diet Should Be Followed To Increase The Body Mass?
We have an 11 year-old daughter who was diagnosed with galactosemia 2 days after birth. Dr, Heindenreich was her doctor, and we were never able to find out if she is classical or has the duarte gene. She is 61 lbs and cannot gain weight. We fill her up on high carb meals, snacks, etc.. Her pediatrician is worried, as she lost 1 lb over the past year, instead of gaining weight. As she heads into puberty she needs to gain weight. She is developing underarm hair and showing good signs. What would you suggest to help her gain weight?
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Hi,
I understand your concerns but carbohydrates alone are not enough to gain weight you need to offer her complex meals. Such as French fries with mayonnaise or ketchup, pasta with white or red sauce and fried chicken, energy bars also can help, nuts, desserts. Also you should have a stool analysis done for her to exclude the presence of any maldigestion or parasitic infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
I understand your concerns but carbohydrates alone are not enough to gain weight you need to offer her complex meals. Such as French fries with mayonnaise or ketchup, pasta with white or red sauce and fried chicken, energy bars also can help, nuts, desserts. Also you should have a stool analysis done for her to exclude the presence of any maldigestion or parasitic infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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