If the instructions are followed strictly, an adult should consume one 900g tin every 6 days. We found that those who complained consumed only 1 - 2 900g tins over a long period of 2 - 3 months, and not as recommended. Under these circumstances, the total additional nutrient intake is too small to assist the weight gaining process. Some parents complained about the lack of results. Upon investigation, Appeton Weight Gain was replacing their children's usual meals.

No. This is a milk based food product, fortified with protein, carbohydrate, vitamins etc, therefore there will be no risk of side effects. However, do bear in mind the following: See similar questions...

After attaining the optimum weight, one can stop taking Appeton Weight Gain, that is if you maintain your daily food intake. See similar questions...

Appeton Weight Gain is high protein milk product, fortified with vitamins and mineral help to gain the required body weight. See similar questions...

Mix with warm water, just like other milk powder. Appeton Weight Gain can also be mixed with Milo & Horlicks. If you wish, it can be sprinkled onto salad or taken raw, in powder form. Recommended consumption is 3 times a day, 1-2 hours after meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Remember, Appeton Weight Gain is an ADDITIONAL food supplement and NOT a food replacement. Thus, never skip or reduce your daily food intake. See similar questions...

With the exception of milk, all the other ingredients in Appeton Weight Gain are from plant sources. Yes. It is suitable for vegetarians. See similar questions...

Appeton Weight Gain contains all the essential vitamins and minerals. Therefore it is unnecessary to take other supplement. Remember to also take into account the vitamins and minerals from daily food intake. Consult your physician or pharmacist if you want to take other supplement. See similar questions...

Weight change is usually minimal (body fat composition increases in the breast and hips sometimes - adding curves). Appetite may be increased during the first few months of pill use. To prevent weight gain, decrease fats and increase fruits and vegetables in your diet and exercise regularly. ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top See similar questions...

Enough to account for the baby, the placenta, and some amniotic fluid-about 35 lbs. Ask your obstetrician. See similar questions...

Appeton Weight Gain comes in a tin of 900gm for both adults and children. The 50gm sachet packs are available for adults only. See similar questions...

Guaifenesin doesn't cause weight gain or loss. Fibromyalgia can cause weight gain, because there is a block to energy formation. Food is converted to some heat, but the remainder is converted to fat. So the guaifenesin itself will not cause weight loss, but a cessation or decrease in intensity of FMS symptoms may. Also, medications some doctors prescribe for FMS can cause weight gain, but weight gain is so common in fibromyalgia that it may occur whether or not drugs are used. See similar questions...

It's normal for babies to lose some weight in the first two or three days, because babies are born with a little extra fluid in their bodies. After that, your baby should be gaining 1/2 an ounce to an ounce a day, at the minimum, as your milk comes in. All breastfed babies should be weighed about 2 days after going home. If the weight gain does not seem adequate at that visit, she should be weighed again on the same scale 1-2 days later. See similar questions...

Enzymes break down food much more efficiently, therefore if the same quantity of food is now being broken down more effectively and more nutrients are being delivered or transported to the cells more efficiently then it stands to reason that more calories are being realized. It is also apparent that if these extra calories and nutrients are not being used or burned then extra weight will result if one's eating habits do not also change. See similar questions...

NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight. The tablets themselves don't make you gain, so eat your normal amounts while you take them and you should be fine. See similar questions...

When it comes to quitting smoking, weight gain is the #1 concern of women and the #2 concern of men. Even if you do gain a bit, it's nothing compared to all the good things you're doing for yourself. If you continue to gain weight after a few months, try to analyze what you're doing differently. Reduce your fat intake, choose healthy snacks, and increase your physical activity to burn off the extra calories. Drink lots of water. See similar questions...

The following answer is from the IFIC, International Food Information Council Foundation, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036. (reference in bibliography, Part 8)] Because sugars taste pleasant and humans are born with a preference for a sweet taste, scientists have speculated that eating sugars may lead to overeating and thereby obesity. See similar questions...

You have to eat more calories each day than you burn up in basic metabolic functions and activity. If you eat 500 extra calories every day (about one hamburger or restaurant sandwich or milkshake), you will gain about one pound per week, providing your thyroid gland and digestive tract are normal and healthy -- and providing you don't exercise more and burn off those extra calories. See similar questions...

Pregnancy weight gain depends upon your baseline height and weight. The bulk of the weight gain in pregnancy is blood volume and that increases by two thirds in a normal pregnancy. Taller, larger framed women should gain more weight than smaller women. The oft-quoted recommended weight gain of 25 pounds actually applies to the average woman who is 5'4" tall. See similar questions...