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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is he underweight? If he’s not maybe he’s just going to be small. You need to be ok with this. 
Offer healthy foods. He shouldn’t need vitamins. [/quote]

Very underweight, yes.  He's 5'9, 112lbs.  I'm not okay with that because it is in the "very underweight" category.  [/quote]

I would be less concerned about vitamins and more about getting more calories in him.  So many foods are fortified now, he is unlikely to have a vitamin deficiency.  Except for vit D.  [b]My teen and elementary kids takes a D3/K2 supplement.  Everyone should. [/b]

While it may seem counterintuitive, can he get more involved in sports, strength training, weights? Being more active will help drive his appetite and hopefully, in time, help him to gain muscle, will will further drive his appetite [/quote]

OP here - I actually take D3+K2MK7.  I am concerned about his bone health.  He used to rock climb pre-covid but the pandemic did a number on him, making him more reclusive than he used to be. He has pretty high anxiety so going to school at home was actually something he welcomed with open arms - not good I know. Now I have to force him to get outside and get some direct sun exposure.  [/quote]

I'd focus more on calories, protein, and fiber than vitamins. Getting him in a weight lifting program may help him build some bone density and also confidence, especially if he's pretty reclusive. And, forcing him to get outside during daylight hours for at least 20 minutes a day would be good too and get him some vitamin D. He could just take a walk with his headphones.[/quote]

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