Esther would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,her BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in 1 year.According to this information,Esther's physician will need to ___________.

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Esther would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,her BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in 1 year.According to this information,Esther's physician will need to ___________.

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A significant drop in BMI over a year without any known disordered eating practices or underlying health issues may indicate an underlying medical condition such as cancer or another chronic disease. Therefore, the physician needs to determine if there is a medical cause for the weight loss before recommending any specific treatment or dietary changes.

Esther Would Like to Gain Weight,but Despite Eating Regular Meals