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What are some health risks associated with being underweight?

Health Risks Associated with Being Underweight

If you are underweight, you need to think about the risk you are posing to your own health. You increase your likelihood to have osteoporosis and the effectiveness of your immune system may be decreased. In women, you may lose your period or have irregularities and you may have problems with infertility. Maintaining a healthy weight with a balanced diet can help alleviate these problems.

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2/21/2007 10:27:05 AM
sam said:

excelent tip!!!!

9/24/2009 2:28:06 PM
SJ said:

'the risk you are posing to your own health' I never chose to be underweight or tried to lose weight. Please don't insult me by saying my illness is my own fault.

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