Gaining weight on purpose

What's the difference between wanting to gain weight and needing to gain weight?

On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Lisa M. Epp, RDN, LD, breaks down when gaining weight becomes a medical necessity, which foods are actually beneficial and the recipe for Mayo Clinic's 700-calorie smoothie.

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