Struggling to Gain Weight: Tips for Healthy Weight Management in Teens
What should I do...? Hello, doctor! My height is about 159 cm and my weight is 42 kg. I have been trying to gain weight by eating a lot, even having late-night snacks before going to bed. However, now that I am in my second year of high school, my weight has not changed at all. M...
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Xiao Tong: Hello, regarding the "Subject of the Issue: What should I do...!?", I am unsure about the main complaint. From the "Content of the Issue," is the key point not that "the breasts are not developing...?" Is the diet balanced and nutritious? ...[Read More] Struggling to Gain Weight: Tips for Healthy Weight Management in Teens
Can Cheese Be Eaten with Alkaline Foods? Health Effects of Sugars Explained
Cheese Can dairy products like cheese be consumed with alkaline foods? For example, can cheese be eaten together with sour plums, and will any undesirable substances be produced? Additionally, which is better for health: granulated sugar or rock sugar? What is the role of brown s...
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Hello Sabrina: I apologize for the delay as our hospital's nutrition public mailbox is currently unable to receive emails via the web. It is unclear what adverse substances may be produced when cheese and sour plums are consumed together. Brown sugar contains more vitamins, ...[Read More] Can Cheese Be Eaten with Alkaline Foods? Health Effects of Sugars Explained
Understanding Iodine Value in Cooking Oils: What You Need to Know
Regarding the iodine value of fats? Hello: Recently, I have seen news frequently mentioning issues related to cooking oils, and a term has emerged: iodine value. Does a higher iodine value in oils indicate that they are better for human health? Could you also provide a general io...
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Hello, the iodine value indicates the content of unsaturated fatty acids in fats and oils. Different oils contain varying proportions of fatty acids. Please refer to the attached file. Wishing you good health. Response from Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching. November 24, 1994, Thursday.[Read More] Understanding Iodine Value in Cooking Oils: What You Need to Know
Can I Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential and Nutrition
My height? I was born on September 30, 1990, and I have been in puberty for about 5 years (since I was in the 4th grade going into the 5th grade). I am currently in the 9th grade, and my parents' heights are 165 cm and 150 cm. However, I am only 157 cm tall right now. What s...
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Xiao Xiang: The target height for males in centimeters is calculated as follows: [(Father's height + Mother's height) ÷ 2] + 6.165 + 15.0 = 315.315 ÷ 2 = 157.5 + 6 = 163.5 cm. If the estimated adult height is less than 5 cm below the target height, or if the annual grow...[Read More] Can I Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential and Nutrition
Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Nutrition and Absorption Issues
No matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain weight..? Hello, Nutritionist: I calculated my BMI from the website and found it to be 17.34, which is clearly on the low side. My meal times are sometimes irregular, and I engage in a small amount of exercise daily. I consisten...
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Hello, Cruise: A 22-year-old male typically has a lower body mass index (BMI) if he is generally healthy and not frequently ill, which means he has a good potential for gaining weight in the future. I personally believe there is nothing wrong with that. Currently, your caloric in...[Read More] Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Nutrition and Absorption Issues
Is There a Website for Hsinchu Hospital's Nutrition Department?
Searching for a webpage? Hello, I would like to ask if the Nutrition Department of Hsinchu Hospital has a website. Thank you.
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Hello, Maruko: Currently, our hospital's website does not have a nutrition department section; the old website had a nutrition corner. Wishing you good health. Response from Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching. 940908 Thursday.[Read More] Is There a Website for Hsinchu Hospital's Nutrition Department?
Understanding Vitamin B Requirements and Safety for Adults
Vitamin B Hello, doctor. I would like to supplement with B vitamins. What are the daily requirements for adult males and adult females? There are many brands available on the market; how can I determine which ones are safe? For example, is a product with a health department appro...
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Hello Owl: Please visit the Department of Health → Food and Drug Administration → Business Information, and check the document at http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/Doc/Nutrient_Reference_Intake_for_Taiwanese_Population_Announcement_031222.xls for the recommended intake levels of Vitami...[Read More] Understanding Vitamin B Requirements and Safety for Adults
Is It Safe to Drink Milk on an Empty Stomach in the Morning?
Drinking milk on an empty stomach? Hello, may I ask if it's okay to drink milk on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning? Thank you!
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Xiao Qing Tian: Good morning! It is generally fine to drink milk on an empty stomach; however, some people may experience increased gastrointestinal motility, which could lead to diarrhea. Wishing you good health. Response from Nutritionist Hu Yuqing. 940718 Monday.[Read More] Is It Safe to Drink Milk on an Empty Stomach in the Morning?
Understanding Brown Rice Calories: Is It for Uncooked Rice?
Brown rice calories Calorie inquiry result: Brown rice 100g = 345 calories. Does this refer to uncooked brown rice? Thank you.
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Hello: According to the food exchange list: 20g of rice cooks into 50g of cooked rice, which contains 70 calories, 2g of protein, and 15g of carbohydrates. For 100g of rice, it yields 250g of cooked rice with 350 calories. The data I found indicates that 100g of brown rice has 34...[Read More] Understanding Brown Rice Calories: Is It for Uncooked Rice?
Does Alkaline Water Hinder Calcium Absorption? Insights for Pregnant Women
Can lead to impaired calcium absorption? I read a report stating that an alkaline environment can hinder calcium absorption. I drink a cup of milk (240cc of skim milk powder mixed with water) three times a day, and besides that, I consume 3000cc of electrolyte water. Will this hi...
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Hello. I'm not sure what you mean by "electrolyzed water." In nutrition, there is no term known as electrolyzed water. Factors affecting calcium absorption can be found in the attached 940516 Ca calcium presentation for your reference. Wishing you good health. Resp...[Read More] Does Alkaline Water Hinder Calcium Absorption? Insights for Pregnant Women
Nutritional Value and Caloric Content of Beef Tendons vs. Beef
I would like to know the nutritional value of beef tendons and beef? I would like to know the nutritional value and calorie content of beef tendons compared to beef. Thank you!
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Hello, please check the Taiwan Food Nutrition Composition Database at http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/doc/肉類_030607.xls, answered by Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching. 940502 Monday.[Read More] Nutritional Value and Caloric Content of Beef Tendons vs. Beef
What is the Caloric Content of Unripe Mangoes?
The calorie content of mangoes? I would like to ask about the calorie content of unripe mangoes, such as the Aiwen mango, which are still green and taste sour rather than sweet. Approximately how many calories are in one that is about the size of a fist?
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Hello QQ: In the Taiwan region, the food nutrition component database can be found at http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/doc/水果類_030607.xls. The caloric content per 100 grams is as follows: Tainan mango 55 kcal, Golden Diamond mango 59 kcal, Hayden mango 60 kcal, and Irwin mango 40 kcal...[Read More] What is the Caloric Content of Unripe Mangoes?
Understanding Brown Rice Calories: How Many Are in 100g?
The caloric content of brown rice? Hello: I have found varying calorie counts for brown rice on many websites. For a 100-gram serving, some sites say it is 350 calories, while others say it is 240 calories. What is the accurate calorie count? Is whole wheat bread better, or is br...
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Hello, please check the official information: Department of Health Food Information Network http://food.doh.gov.tw/frontpage.asp Nutrition and You → Taiwan Food Nutritional Composition Database http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/doc/Grain_030607.xls Brown rice has two samples with 349 a...[Read More] Understanding Brown Rice Calories: How Many Are in 100g?
Understanding Caloric Content: Breakfast and Dinner Choices Explained
Inquire about food calories? Could you please tell me how many calories are in a corn omelet pancake sold at breakfast shops? I usually add soy sauce to it. Also, how many calories are in a box of six takoyaki sold in stores? Does toasted bread have a higher calorie count, and if...
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For those who enjoy high-calorie foods: To understand calories, you first need to know the weight or portion size. The calorie content of various composite foods varies depending on the types and amounts of ingredients used. You can compare nutritional labels; for example, toaste...[Read More] Understanding Caloric Content: Breakfast and Dinner Choices Explained
Understanding Fish Calories: Balancing Nutrition and Meal Satisfaction
Caloric content of fish Hello: Fish has high nutritional value, but I found that the calories are around 100 to 150. If that's the case, having fish in a meal along with a bowl of rice would result in a high-calorie meal, right? This would limit the ability to eat more of ot...
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Hello, Xiaoqing: "Are the calories all between 100 to 150?" What is the unit? According to the food information from the Department of Health, Taiwan, you can find nutritional information for every 100 grams of food at the website under Nutrition and You > Food and N...[Read More] Understanding Fish Calories: Balancing Nutrition and Meal Satisfaction
Balancing Nutrition and Fitness: Is My Diet Sabotaging My Health?
Is it difficult to choose between eating and not eating? Hello, I am someone who loves sports and good food. The initial reason I wanted to exercise was simply to lose weight and look better. I started off weighing 90 kg at a height of 184 cm. After three months of dieting and in...
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Hello, you have lost 21 kilograms in three months (from 90 to 69 kg), which seems to be a rapid pace. Ideally, the recommended weight loss is about 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. Based on your description, it is difficult for the nutritionist to comment. For H006600 tofu, every 10...[Read More] Balancing Nutrition and Fitness: Is My Diet Sabotaging My Health?
Effective Nutrition Tips for Healthy Weight Gain
I would like to inquire about weight gain issues? Hello, Nutritionist Hu: I would like to ask, I am currently about 168 cm tall but weigh only 46 to 49 kg, which is too thin. I really want to gain weight to reach a normal weight, at least a little more would be good. So I would l...
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Hello: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m) * height (m))). You can refer to the Department of Health's Food Information website → Healthy Eating section > Eating Healthy > O...[Read More] Effective Nutrition Tips for Healthy Weight Gain
Can Eating Too Many Cherry Tomatoes Cause Potassium Loss?
Eating too many cherry tomatoes? Hello, I recently saw a talk show where a reporter mentioned that eating too many cherry tomatoes can lead to potassium loss. Is this true? If so, what factors contribute to this? Thank you, Yu Ba.
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Hello, I’m not sure why there is such a saying. Tomatoes contain a significant amount of potassium. According to the Taiwan Food Nutritional Composition Database, tomatoes have 210 mg of potassium per 100 grams. Wishing you good health. Response from Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching. 940...[Read More] Can Eating Too Many Cherry Tomatoes Cause Potassium Loss?
Is My Milk and Fruit Diet Healthy? Nutritional Concerns Explained
I absolutely love drinking milk? Hello: I have two questions because I really love drinking milk and eating fruits. First, I drink three cups of milk every day, which is reconstituted from skim milk powder, with each cup being 500 grams. I add about three tablespoons of milk powd...
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Hello: Based on the provided description: Breakfast: - 3 tablespoons of skim milk powder (25g) = 80 calories - 1 egg = 75 calories - 1 apple (160/125g) = 1.28 servings * 60 = 77 calories - 1 orange = 60 calories Lunch: - 1 serving of skim milk powder = 80 calories - 1 a...[Read More] Is My Milk and Fruit Diet Healthy? Nutritional Concerns Explained
Understanding Conversions: Milliliters, CCs, and Grams Explained
Unit conversion Hello: Please tell me how to convert between "milliliters," "cc," and "grams." Thank you!
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Hello: "Milliliter" (ml) is a unit of volume, "cubic centimeter" (cc) is also a unit of volume, and "gram" (g) is a unit of weight. Generally, 1 milliliter equals 1 cc, but the weight can vary due to the different densities of liquids. Water has a de...[Read More] Understanding Conversions: Milliliters, CCs, and Grams Explained