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Posted on: 07/21/2003
Question
I need 2 know if i will be skinny all my life I'm 13 am i going 2 get bigger.and should i eat more 2 cuz i do.
Answer
It's hard to tell what your body habits (meaning how skinny or large you are) will be when you grow older. A lot of it does depend on your eating and exercise habits now! I wouldn't eat more, just because you are "skinny." That can lead to abnormal eating habits and as you grow older, you might find you are gaining more weight than you intended! Some of your fastest growing years are still ahead of you. You should eat a healthy, balanced diet and get some sort of physical activity every day! If you are very concerned about your size - then speak with your doctor. He or she can tell you if you are smaller or bigger than average for your age, height and weight.