Dr. Cai Xiuwen reply Nutrition Question - Page 22

Could you please provide more details about your question regarding calories? Dear Doctor, I have a question that I've been wanting to ask. The foods we eat every day have different calorie counts; some are low in calories while others are high. Do we absorb 100% of the calo...

Malnutrition Hello, my father-in-law is 65 years old and undergoes an annual health check-up, which always shows normal results. However, since being diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago, he has been controlling his diet. Eight years ago, he started a vegetarian diet and has beco...

Stroke For a person who has had a stroke (approximately 40-45 years old), it is important to focus on hydration and nutrition. Drinking plenty of water is essential. Chicken soup can be beneficial as it provides hydration and nutrients, but it should be low in sodium and fat. O...

Spinal surgery due to osteoporosis? The patient is 65 years old and recently underwent spinal surgery due to osteoporosis. Besides drinking plain water, what other types of tea or juice can the patient consume? Thank you.

Fiber Hello, thank you for your detailed response. Regarding the gallbladder removal, I apologize for not explaining clearly about the bile duct inflammation issue that occurred last month. My grandmother indeed had her gallbladder removed two years ago due to gallstones, but she...

Inquire about vitamin supplementation issues? Hello, my grandmother is 80 years old and has chronic conditions such as hypertension and osteoporosis. She is currently taking antihypertensive medication and calcium supplements. Two years ago, she underwent gallbladder removal, and...

Gained one kilogram in two days? On the first day, I weighed 42.1 kg, but within two days, I didn't eat much more than usual. One day, I had a late-night snack, which was a 250-calorie pack of cookies. I maintained my caloric intake between 800-1000 calories. The day after t...

Post-operative diet? I would like to ask the nutritionists: After the removal of the bone screws from the foot, what dietary considerations should be taken into account? What foods can help promote wound healing? Thank you for your response.

When gaining weight, which areas of the body tend to gain fat first and which areas gain fat last? 1. In a 26-year-old woman who is gaining weight, the order of areas where fat is likely to accumulate first and last is as follows: first, the abdomen, hips, thighs, chest, arms, ca...

What is the recommended daily intake of calories and various nutrients for me? As a 23-year-old female with a height of 160 cm and a weight of 45 kg, your daily caloric intake and nutrient recommendations can vary based on your activity level. However, a general estimate for dail...

Milk Selection Issues Hello, Nutritionist: I am relatively thin and recently want to drink milk to supplement my nutrition. Could you please advise whether powdered milk or fresh milk available in the market is more suitable and nutritious? Also, I heard from a teacher before tha...

How can I gain weight in my situation? Hello, doctor! I am currently 178 cm tall and weigh 52 kg. I was chubby when I was younger, but after starting kindergarten, I began to slim down, possibly due to my love for food, which may have caused some gastrointestinal issues. Since th...

How to start losing weight? Hello, teacher: I am 171 cm tall and weigh 85 kg, but my body type should be classified as muscular because I have loved sports since childhood and have been away from school for three years. However, when I pinch my flesh, it feels extremely firm. I’v...

How to make your arms thicker! Hello, Dietitian Tsai: I often hear friends say that my arms are too thin, resembling two bamboo poles. No matter how much I eat, I only gain weight in my belly, while my arms remain thin. What methods can I use to make my arms thicker and stronger?

Onions and Hypertension Hello, doctor... My father recently underwent a simple health check and found that his blood pressure and cholesterol levels have been elevated for the past two years. He has a normal weight and sufficient physical activity, and he is in his early 50s. We ...

How to effectively lose weight? Hello Doctor: I don't know when it started, but my weight has been steadily increasing. I want to lose weight, but I haven't been able to. I am 160 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. My lower body is quite heavy, and my belly and buttocks are getti...

I want to gain weight? I am too thin and can't gain weight. I want to gain some weight to look better. What should I eat? Also, what should a 17-year-old eat to effectively enhance breast development? Thank you!

The potassium and phosphorus content in mulberries? Hello: My mother is a peritoneal dialysis patient, and I would like to know the potassium and phosphorus content in mulberries. Are mulberries suitable for peritoneal dialysis patients to consume? Thank you!

Diet for Parkinson's Disease I apologize for the inconvenience caused by not filling out the email properly earlier. My father has been suffering from this condition for many years, and his chewing and swallowing abilities have gradually worsened. He is still able to move ar...

Weight gain I would like to ask, I have always struggled to gain weight, and I try various methods to put on some pounds, but no matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain weight. My height is 162 cm, and my weight fluctuates between 37 to 45 kg. Sometimes it goes up, somet...