Weight gain 1149933 217528379 2008-06-06T13:09:50Z 194.80.32.8 {{Unreferenced|date=April 2008}} '''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] {{med-stub}}