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COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss

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Overview

If you have COPD and are losing weight without trying, it's important to get enough calories and protein to stay at a weight that's healthy for you. Your doctor and a dietitian can help you make a plan based on your health and what you prefer to eat.


How can you avoid weight loss?

Here are some ways to get more calories and protein to avoid weight loss when you have COPD.

Always talk with your doctor or a dietitian before you make changes in your diet.


Credits for COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss

Current as of: August 6, 2023

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