Too Skinny
Saturday, January 31st, 2009The worst thing about being too skinny is nobody believes it’s a real problem, sufferers say. It’s frustrating for people, because they get no compassion. How to gain wieght fast can be as hard as losing it. Evelyn Tribole, American Dietetic Association representative and dietitian treats many athletes locally who, like Brandon, are working to gain weight. Athletes and naturally thin people aren’t the only ones who need help: Many elderly have a problem getting enough calories too, USDA nutritionist Anne Shaw said.
Oddly, few books address what people can do to gain weight without eating too much fat _ thought to contribute to heart disease and other problems.
Nutritionists at the annual American Dietetic Association meeting in Anaheim in October agreed that the topic is virtually ignored in literature. They offered this advice for people who want to gain weight: First, look at what you are eating, said Nancy Clark, author of the Sports Nutrition Guide Book, which dedicates a chapter to healthful weight gain. “A lot of people say I eat a ton, but they don’t eat consistently,” Clark said.










