Appeton Weight Gain (Adult)
Appeton Weight Gain Adult is a high protein formula which is clinically proven to increase weight in adults healthily.
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| How do I know if I am underweight? |
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A person is considered underweight is his or her BMI ( Body Mass Index) falls below a certain threshold. BMI = weight (kg) / (height)² (m²)
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Weight Status |
BMI reading |
Underweight |
Below 18.5 |
Normal |
18.5 to 24.9 |
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| Why are some adults underweight? |
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There are many reasons why adults are underweight. Most adult are skinny genetically where they have higher metabolism rate compare to others. Busy lifestyle with stress, depression, smoking, poor appetite, convalescence or strenuous physical activities are part of the reason why most adult stay skinny.
Amongst ladies especially, image might be another possible cause of poor eating habits. The influences from the TV commercial, image of “slim is beauty”, cultural, public talk, trendy and etc pressure girls and even guys to stay slim. In serious cases, they become obsessed with losing weight and run the risk of becoming anorexic.
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| How does Appeton Weight Gain helps one to gain Weight Healthiy? |
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HAS a High PER of 3.1 for a more efficient weight gain |
PER is a measurement of a proteins ability to increase body weight. FDA standard for PER value is 2.5. The higher the PER, the greater the ability to increase body weight. Appeton Weight Gain has a high PER value of 3.1. |
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Easily digested and absorbed |
Appeton Weight Gain contains whey protein. Whey protein contains amino acids that are more easily digested and absorbed! |
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Contains the RIGHT amino acids |
Appeton Weight Gain Adult contains the right and specific amounts of amino acids needed for tissue growth. |
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Increases Weight gradually |
Eating high fat food for instant weight gain may compromise your health. It could increase your levels of bad cholesterol and glucose.
With Appeton Weight Gain it is a gradual weight gain without any side effects. It is important to take time to put on weight so that your body can adjust progressively.
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| Ingredients |
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Skimmed milk, milk proteins, vegetable oils, saccharose, chocolate flavour, fibre, vanilla flavour, minerals, vitamins, soya lecithin and maltodextrin
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| Nutrition Composition |
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Macronutrient |
Average Composition Per 100g |
Unit |
Energy |
400 |
kcal |
Carbohydrate |
52 |
g |
Fibre |
5.6 |
g |
Protein |
30 |
g |
Fat |
10 |
g |
Ashes |
5 |
g |
Moisture |
3 |
g |
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Vitamin and Mineral |
Average Composition Per 100g |
Unit |
Vitamin A |
3000 |
I.U |
Vitamin B1 |
0.8 |
mg |
Vitamin B2 |
0.8 |
mg |
Vitamin B6 |
1 |
mg |
Vitamin B12 |
3.5 |
mcg |
Vitamin C |
45 |
mg |
Vitamin D |
300 |
I.U |
Vitamin E |
10 |
I.U |
Niacin |
8 |
mg |
Pantothenic acid |
5 |
mg |
Folic acid |
300 |
mcg |
Biotin |
50 |
mcg |
Choline |
50 |
mg |
Sodium |
660 |
mg |
Potassium |
650 |
mg |
Calcium |
1500 |
mg |
Chloride |
1000 |
mg |
Iron |
8 |
mg |
Phosphorous |
650 |
mg |
Magnesium |
100 |
mg |
Zinc |
5.5 |
mg |
Copper |
550 |
mcg |
Iodine |
70 |
mcg |
Manganese |
1100 |
mcg |
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Amino Acid |
Amino Acids content in g per 100g (%w/w) |
*Leucine (g) |
8.8 |
*Lysine (g) |
9.2 |
*Arginine (g) |
3.5 |
*Valine (g) |
6.4 |
*Isoleucine (g) |
5.2 |
*Phenylalanine(g) |
4 |
*Threonine (g) |
4.2 |
*Methionine (g) |
2.7 |
*Histidine (g) |
2.7 |
*Tryptophan (g) |
3.2 |
Glutamic Acid (g) |
18.5 |
Proline (g) |
8.7 |
Aspartic Acid (g) |
7 |
Serine (g) |
5.4 |
Tyrosine (g) |
5.2 |
Alanine (g) |
2.6 |
Glycine (g) |
1.6 |
Cysteine (g) |
1.3 |
| * essentials amino acid |
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| Flavors available |
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Chocolate and Vanilla flavour. |
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| Serving and Preparation guide |
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Add 40g-50g (3 ½ - 4scoops) to 300ml of warm water. |
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2 – 3 times daily, one hour after each meal. |
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Important to maintain other usual diet pattern. |
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| Packaging |
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Available in 450g and 900g tins |
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