Nutrition Q&A - Page 16

Excessive visceral fat and body fat? Hello, Dietitian Tsai: My uncle is 80 years old. Recently, when measuring his weight with a body fat analyzer, the data showed a weight of 70.15 kg, a BMI of 27.4, body fat percentage of 26.3%, and visceral fat level of 18.5. What are the pote...

Health supplements Hello, Dietitian Tsai: May I ask if calcium tablets (Ting Li) can be taken daily? Is it safe to take them simultaneously with B vitamins? Thank you.

Can patients with hyperthyroidism consume ginseng? Hello, my husband has been diagnosed with thyroid nodules, enlargement, and exophthalmos, which are symptoms of hyperthyroidism. I would like to help him replenish his energy. Is it okay to give him ginseng tea?

Nutritional Counseling: How to Achieve a Balanced Diet Hello, Dietitian Tsai. I would like to ask how many different food groups we should consume in a day to achieve a balanced diet. Additionally, I would like to know how to enhance immunity through diet. Thank you for your resp...

I'm too slim all over? In the first year of high school, I am 178 cm tall and weigh 51 kg. My appetite has generally been good. For breakfast, I usually have bacon, eggs, toast, or a hamburger along with a small cup of black tea, and I rarely change it up. Lunch varies; if t...

Elevated blood sugar levels? Hello: Due to my father's diabetes, I occasionally use his blood glucose meter to check my own blood sugar levels. About a month ago, my fasting blood sugar was consistently around 65-75, and sometimes even in the fifties. However, today, on a wh...

Is being too lazy to eat considered anorexia? Hello doctor, I have been slim since childhood and have little interest in regular meals. I eat when I want to and discreetly discard food when I don't want to eat. Aside from having almost no menstrual periods and underdeveloped...

Calories and Weight Loss Hello: My current height and weight are 160 cm and 60 kg. Since I will be a bridesmaid for a friend at the end of the year, I hope to lose 10 kg. However, I have already been on a weight loss journey for a year and a half (losing nearly 30 kg) through jog...

Dialysis Diet Hello, nutritionist. My father undergoes dialysis and has blood tests every month. Last month's report indicated a loss of calcium. I would like to know if he can drink fresh milk to supplement calcium, as I am concerned that it might increase his phosphorus le...

About Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) My girlfriend has had a stroke before. She mentioned that it was due to hereditary small blood vessels. She previously had a stroke because of long nights and smoking. I would like to know what she can eat to help prevent another stroke and w...

Milk and Health Foods In the media, we often hear various experts expressing different opinions about milk, leading to confusion and making it difficult for people to understand. There is a book that interviews renowned doctors from major hospitals about their daily health habits...

Dietary Consultation for Mild Stroke My grandmother recently had a mild stroke, and her speech is sometimes clear and sometimes slurred. I am wondering if she can consume commercially available chicken essence? Also, what vegetables, fruits, and foods can help improve her conditi...

Is oral IgG effective? Colostrum, a health supplement, contains immunoglobulin G (IgG), which has a molecular structure similar to that of human colostrum, making it highly absorbable by the human body and capable of enhancing the immune system.

Nutritional support for HER2-positive breast cancer patients (patients are very weak)? Hello, Nutritionist: My mother is 63 years old and is a stage IV HER2-positive breast cancer patient with metastasis to the brain and bones. She was diagnosed in early January and has been unde...

Is it true that onions contain oxalic acid and should not be consumed with fish, shrimp, or crab? Hello, I often use onion ice cubes to cook food, and recently I saw online that onions should not be eaten with certain types of food, including fish, shrimp, and crab. "Fish is...

I am too thin? I am currently in the first year of junior high school, and I haven't developed yet. I haven't had my menstrual period, and I am very thin, weighing only 29.9 kilograms and standing at 148 centimeters tall. Please help me! No matter how much I eat, I can&...

Vitamin issues I would like to ask about someone who is taking a multivitamin. Since vitamin A is fat-soluble and can accumulate in the body when taken in excess, what methods can we use to help metabolize the excess vitamin A? For pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy,...

Regarding breakfast choices for patients with type 2 diabetes? Hello, Doctor: I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask about recommended breakfast options for patients with type 2 diabetes. I usually eat out, and I was recently diagnosed with this condition. In the past...

Enteral feeding Hello, nutritionist. I have an 84-year-old male patient weighing 35 kg and standing 160 cm tall. He has been bedridden for a long time and is diagnosed with COPD and a history of stroke. He is currently receiving enteral feeding via a nasogastric tube, with a dail...

Weight loss, fat reduction, muscle gain? Hello, nutritionist. Recently, my measurements at the health center showed 154 cm and 59 kg, with a BMI of 24.9, a body fat percentage of 37.4%, fat mass of 22.1 kg, fat-free mass of 36.9 kg, total body water of 25.4 kg, and a visceral fat...