Health Consequences for Underweight Teens

• Having a certain amount of weight is very important your health and being underweight can come with serious health consequences. These can include a weakened immune system, nutritional deficiencies, loss of energy, loss of bone mass, osteoporosis and fertility problems in the future.
  
  

Dietary Changes

• To gain weight, you should start by making sensible and healthy changes to your diet. Consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Also include healthy fats such as whole fat dairy products, avocados, olive oil and nuts. Make sure to include a balance of carbohydrates, protein and good fats, with an emphasis on whole grain foods. A healthy breakfast every day is very important and as is avoiding empty calories that don't provide your body with healthy nourishment.
  
  

Considerations

• Before drastically changing your diet, consult a physician or nutritionist, who can offer specific recommendations based on your lifestyle and particular physical needs. It's also important to establish that your low weight is a result of diet rather than physical illness or an eating disorder. If these reasons are the reason for the low weight, it is imperative that you seek the advice of a physician.