By figuring this out and drawing up a schedule, you'll be able to gain weight more effectively. Start by figuring out how much weight you want to gain. This can either be a personal goal, or one you've worked out with your doctor or dietitian. Either way, you need a concrete number in mind to start your progress. Remember, the basic way the body gains weight is when you take in more calories than you burn.
A variety of people benefit from nutritional counseling. This type of counseling assists all ages, ranging from pregnant women, to vegetarians, to the elderly and people with different medical complications. For many people with eating disorders, this type of advice is very beneficial.
Parenteral nutrition provides liquid nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, through a needle inserted into a vein. Some people use PN to supplement feeding through a tube placed into the stomach or small bowel (enteral nutrition), and others use it by itself. You may need PN for one of the following reasons: 1  Cancer. 2  Cancer of the digestive tract may cause an obstruction of the bowels, preventing adequate food intake.