Like overweight, underweight, too, is a health problem. In a country like India, which has millions of undernourished people, this problem is more acute.
Low weight is much more serious than just being skinny.
Apart from leading a low-quality life, you are also prone to illnesses and risk early death. And that is something to think about. It can ruin your children's life as well. Women who are underweight run the risk of giving birth to undersized, unhealthy, apathetic babies, and many babies die before, during, or after birth. Whether you want to gain or lose weight, a correct well-balanced diet is more essential than you may realise.