Gaining weight healthily means building muscle and healthy reserves, not just eating junk food.
Eat more often
Have three meals and two to three snacks a day.
Choose nutrient dense foods
- Groundnuts, simsim and groundnut paste
- Avocado
- Eggs, milk, yoghurt
- Beans, fish and meat
- Matooke, sweet potatoes and posho with sauces
Strength training
Lift weights or do body weight exercises to build muscle.
See a doctor
Unexplained weight loss can signal illness. Get checked.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from a qualified health worker.
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