Weight is a problem whenever it is inadequate, whether it is more or less and diet plays an important role in gaining and losing weight. When it comes to gaining the weight, high rich diet, and increase in the frequency of meals and in-between meals can help. Eating food five to six times a day, three larger meals and three smaller meals will make quick weight gain. But Overeating could lead to digestion problem. So, the time difference between two meals must be three hours.
The diet content must be rich in mainly weight gaining foods.
Calorie-rich diet: The diet full of calories can be very fruitful for weight gain like taking calories more than one can use in daily activities. The intake of food must be noted down and regular check on it will be a good option for a planned weight gain.
Protein-rich diet: For muscle building up, protein is essential. The high protein rich diet will support other activities too one is doing for weight gain like heavy weight gaining exercises etc. Intake of protein rich foods like fish, meat, nuts, pulses, seeds, dairy foods, white portion of egg, Soya etc should be increased. Milk is a complete food containing several essential nutrients and also a good source of protein and intake of milk and its by-products like cheese; curd etc will be beneficial.
Carbohydrate: Carbohydrate is essential for energy source in the body. Carbohydrate should not be avoided even one is taking protein or fat-rich diet, since carbohydrate will be required for other supporting exercise and body metabolism.
Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are good source of vitamins and minerals. For the overall body growth, they are also essential.
For a planned weight gain, the nutrition chart must be prepared through a heath consultant or dietician.