Nutrition Q&A - Page 10

Nutritional supplements Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask about a patient who has difficulty swallowing after cervical spine surgery. If the patient is obese and has recovered post-surgery, would you still recommend supplements? The patient is an elderly individual with po...

Drinking Water Issues Hello, may I ask: 1. What is the normal daily water intake for a child (male, 8 years old)? 2. What is the normal daily water intake for an adult? 3. If we only drink RO (reverse osmosis) water at home and in the office, will this lead to insufficient minera...

Low-protein diet Hello, Dietitian Tsai: May I ask if the protein restriction calculation formula for kidney disease is based on current body weight multiplied by 0.6 to 0.8, or ideal body weight multiplied by 0.6 to 0.8? Thank you.

How to Lower Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol on a Lacto-Vegetarian Diet Hello, Nutritionist: A few days ago, my mother was informed by her endocrinologist that she has high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C=160, HDL-C=46.5). However, during the consultation, my mothe...

Body weight and body fat? Hello doctor, I am 157 cm tall, weigh 55 kg, with a BMI of 22.3 and a body fat percentage of 29.6. I would like to lose weight. How many calories should I consume in a day? What should be the ratio of carbohydrates, protein, and fats?

Diet for Diabetic Patients After Abdominal Surgery Hello, my friend is a 60-year-old mother who recently underwent abdominal surgery. She has diabetes and has only been able to consume liquid foods post-surgery. For the past two days, she has been drinking porridge, which has cau...

Inquire about multivitamin withdrawal issues? Hello, Nutritionist Zhang: Can there be withdrawal symptoms from multivitamins? I have been taking a fixed daily dosage for a long time, following the recommendations on the bottle. However, I stopped using them for a while because I ...

Methods for Weight Gain and Iron Supplementation I am 160 cm tall and weigh 45 kg. I also have chronic gastritis (with gastric bleeding) and iron deficiency anemia. What should I eat to achieve weight gain and iron supplementation?

Lutein has been taken for 6 months? Hello, Nutritionist: I read some articles online stating that lutein needs to be taken continuously for 6 months to be effective. I have been taking it for 6 months now. Should I continue to take lutein daily, or is it sufficient to take it eve...

Concerns about glucose powder intake? Hello, Nutritionist: Due to a low BMI, my TDEE is approximately 2500-2600 calories. I plan to achieve a caloric surplus by consuming around 3000 calories per day. I have had several quantitative urine tests that returned positive results, so ...

Body constitution and weight loss? Hello! Is it more difficult for individuals with thalassemia to lose weight? What methods can help accelerate weight loss?

Burdock root juice or tea? Is burdock juice or tea considered a high-calcium health supplement? What is the calcium content? Thank you.

Kidney hydration Hello, I would like to ask what type of water is better for someone with stage 4 kidney disease. We are planning to install a water filter at home, but I read online that RO water is not recommended. What type of water would be better?

Can calcium citrate be taken daily? Hello, my son is in the second grade, and he really enjoys the powdered calcium citrate sold at Costco. He consumes one packet daily as recommended on the packaging for children. Can children consume this product long-term? Will it have any imp...

Calcium supplements should not be taken with certain foods, including: 1. Foods high in oxalates, such as spinach, rhubarb, and beet greens, as they can inhibit calcium absorption. 2. Foods high To supplement calcium, it is important to note that calcium supplements should not b...

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus I received a document stating that the edible amount of papaya is 120 grams, but another food exchange list indicates that it is 150 grams. I would like to ask a nutritionist which one is correct, 120 grams or 150 grams? Thank you, nutritionist.

Can anyone consume soybean lecithin regardless of their body constitution? Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask if anyone can consume soy lecithin regardless of their body type. I have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and have maintained a balanced diet over the past few years ...

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D is approximately 600 to 800 IU (International Units) for most adults, although some individuals may require higher doses based on 1. A cup of unsweetened yogurt typically contains about 100 to 150 IU of vitamin D, depending on the bran...

Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition Labeling Staple Food Conversion For type 2 diabetes, when calculating staple food equivalents based on nutritional labels, consider the following example: Nutritional label (per serving of 4.0 grams): - Calories: 11.6 kcal - Protein: 0.2 grams - Fat...

Body maintenance issues? Hello: Due to my long-term physical weakness, when I feel unwell, doctors or elders often advise me to drink warm water. I have the following two questions: 1. Does warm water really help alleviate discomfort? What are the effects of warm water on the bod...