Weight gain
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'''Weight gain''' is an increase in [[body weight]]. It is generally caused by the intake of excess calories, little exercise, or may be caused by a medical condition or as a side effect of some medical treatments. One exception is [[bodybuilding]], in which muscle size is [[muscle hypertrophy|increased]] through [[strength training]].
== Symptoms ==
* A noticeably larger, rounder [[stomach]]
* Increase in [[body fat percentage]]
* Increase in muscle mass
* Increase in body hydration levels
* Increase in [[breast]] size
== External links ==
*[http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/f/GainWeight.htm How to Gain Weight]
*[http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24750 Weight Gain - Symptoms and Signs]
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