Dr. Cai Xiuwen reply Nutrition Question - Page 8

Overweight Hello, nutritionist. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have some inquiries that I would like to ask you. I am currently 17 years old, 158 cm tall, and weigh 72.41 kg. I feel that I am a bit overweight, so I would like to know how to lose weight ap...

Is calcium-fortified milk powder effective for calcium absorption when consumed for breakfast? I bought high-calcium milk powder that contains "calcium carbonate." I plan to give it to elderly individuals and consume it myself. However, calcium carbonate requires stomac...

Is it suitable for individuals with hypothyroidism to consume dietary supplements containing green algae? Twenty-three years ago, I underwent surgery for thyroid enlargement. In December 2016, during a health check-up, my doctor recommended that I get a thyroid ultrasound at a ne...

Frequent loss of appetite and being underweight? Hello, I am 152 cm tall and weigh 33 kg. I have been underweight since childhood, managing to maintain around 36 kg while studying. After entering the workforce, due to working night shifts, I developed a habit of skipping breakfas...

Fruits and Vegetables - Hemoglobin Hello, doctor: May I ask which commonly consumed fruits and vegetables in daily life can lower hemoglobin levels? Thank you, doctor.

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...

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...

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...

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...