Being underweight is normally defined as being 15-20% under the accepted weight standards (BMI less than 20).
What really needs to be considered is what has caused the weight loss.
Is the weight loss recent?
Unintentional weight loss over the past 3 months may be significant, if you have had untentional abd unexplained weightloss we will always recommend that you speak to your doctor.
Being underweight may be caused by.
- Not eating enough to meet the body’s activity needs.
- Excessive training/activity.
- Poor absorption of your food.
- Wasting disease (cancer, hyperthyroidism)
- Psychological or emotional stress.
In order to be able to manage your weight, the main priority is to understand what the underlying cause of the weight loss is.
How can Eatatease help?
The UK registered dietitians at Eatatease can advise on the most appropriate diet based upon your present medical condition. The e-consultation option allows a comprehensive dietary review to be undertaken by a UK registered Dietitian.
Get PERSONALLY tailored diet advice on unwanted weightloss from one of our registered dietitians!
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