Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Nutrition and Weight Gain
Is it possible to gain weight? Why is it that I eat so much but still can't gain weight? I'm wondering how I can gain weight.
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching responded: Weight gain or loss depends on caloric balance, which involves the "intake" of calories versus the "expenditure" of calories (including exercise, lifestyle, and resting metabolic rate). Additionally, height and weight growth...[Read More] Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Nutrition and Weight Gain
Understanding Steroids: Effects on Weight and Health Risks
Will corticosteroids remain in the body permanently? Hello, I would like to ask a couple of questions: 1. Does consuming too many corticosteroid medications lead to weight gain? 2. Are corticosteroids harmful to the human body?
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responded: I'm sorry, I am a nutritionist. Corticosteroids are medications, so it would be more appropriate to consult a professional pharmacist. Thank you. Wishing you good health. 911204[Read More] Understanding Steroids: Effects on Weight and Health Risks
Nutrition Tips to Boost Height: Foods That Help You Grow Taller
What can be done to increase height? What should someone of shorter stature eat?
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responds: For your age group, it is essential to focus on a balanced diet. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's dietary guidelines for adolescents, you should consume 4-6 bowls of grains and tubers, 4-5 servings (approximately 4-7 ounces) o...[Read More] Nutrition Tips to Boost Height: Foods That Help You Grow Taller
Why Am I Not Growing Taller Despite Eating Well?
Why am I not growing taller? I haven't grown taller, but I eat well, which is strange.
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responds: If you maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise, and have a consistent lifestyle, and you have plotted your own height and weight growth curve; if you still haven't grown taller after a period of time, you should consult a pediatri...[Read More] Why Am I Not Growing Taller Despite Eating Well?
Can a Vegan Diet Lead to Protein and Vitamin B12 Deficiencies?
Can a vegetarian diet lead to deficiencies in certain proteins or vitamins? I started eating vegetarian about six months ago, and I am now fully vegan. Recently, I heard that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in certain proteins and vitamin B12, which are primarily found in a...
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Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching advises that vegans should supplement with Vitamin B12 and pay attention to their intake of Vitamins D, A, calcium, and iron. Dairy and eggs can provide Vitamin B12, which helps to compensate for the deficiency that may arise from a plant-based diet. Ther...[Read More] Can a Vegan Diet Lead to Protein and Vitamin B12 Deficiencies?
Understanding the Benefits and Uses of Sodium Citrate in Nutrition
Sodium citrate is a sodium salt of citric acid, commonly used as a food additive and in various medical applications. It acts as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions and is also utilized in Sodium citrate has several functions, including acting as an anticoagulant in blood tran...
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responds: Sodium Citrate is a food additive used as a flavoring agent. The announcement on July 22, 1976, specifies its usage scope and dosage standards: it can be used in various foods as needed; usage restrictions apply only when necessary for food manufac...[Read More] Understanding the Benefits and Uses of Sodium Citrate in Nutrition
Benefits of Aloe Vera: Can It Help Improve Acne and More?
What are the benefits of aloe vera? Does consuming aloe vera gel help improve acne? What are the other benefits of aloe vera? Thank you.
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responds: Aloe Vera contains glycosides, which are used for medicinal purposes, skin treatments, moisturizers, and emollients. Its nutritional components can be found on the Department of Health's website: (For the format, please download from the Depar...[Read More] Benefits of Aloe Vera: Can It Help Improve Acne and More?
Can Breast Cancer Survivors Safely Consume Reishi Mushroom Powder?
Reishi mushroom powder I am a breast cancer patient who has undergone surgery and recovered. Can I take reishi mushroom powder? Thank you, friend from Hong Kong.
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching's response: Referring to the health food products approved by the Department of Health: 1. License Number: Health Food No. A00003 Chinese Product Name: Double Crane Premium Ganoderma Active Ingredients: Ganoderma extract (triterpenes, polysacc...[Read More] Can Breast Cancer Survivors Safely Consume Reishi Mushroom Powder?
Can Multivitamins Safely Replace Calcium from Milk for Digestive Issues?
Vitamin I experience diarrhea when I drink milk and would like to take vitamins to supplement my calcium intake. I am considering multivitamins but am concerned that excessive intake of certain vitamins could be harmful to my health. Are the multivitamins available on the market ...
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Drinking milk may cause diarrhea; you can choose low-lactose milk powder (known brands available include Benefiber and Quaker), or practice adapting with small amounts of low-concentration products. If you want to take vitamins to supplement calcium, make sure the supplements con...[Read More] Can Multivitamins Safely Replace Calcium from Milk for Digestive Issues?
Understanding Fat Burners: Risks, Dosage, and Timing for Weight Loss
Fat burner Hello, I would like to ask about general fat burners that typically contain ephedrine and caffeine. Are there any hidden harms to the body associated with these substances? As for individuals using these agents for weight loss, what appropriate recommendations would yo...
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
I'm sorry to disappoint you. I am a nutritionist, not a physician. It would be more appropriate to ask a doctor or pharmacist your questions. Regarding your inquiry, please consult a physician at our hospital. The fat-burning agents you mentioned are not approved by the Depa...[Read More] Understanding Fat Burners: Risks, Dosage, and Timing for Weight Loss
Can Casein in Milk Really Help Alleviate Spiciness?
Can casein neutralize spiciness? I am someone who is very sensitive to spicy food. Recently, I heard from a friend that drinking milk can help alleviate the spiciness because milk contains a component called casein. Could you explain what casein is and why it can reduce spiciness...
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responded: Adjusting the pH of milk to 4.6 results in precipitation, with the precipitate being casein (which has an isoelectric point of 4.6). Casein precipitates when the pH drops below 4.6 or when it interacts with rennet, forming a coagulated state, whil...[Read More] Can Casein in Milk Really Help Alleviate Spiciness?
Top Nutritional Tips for Faster Wound Healing After an Injury
How to promote faster wound healing? Due to a car accident, I received over thirty stitches at the hospital. Are there any dietary tips that can help the wound heal faster or improve the healing process?
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
First, ensure a balanced diet: Follow the daily dietary guidelines for adults (appropriate for your age group of 23 years). Sources of protein include dairy, meat, fish, legumes, and eggs, totaling 1-2 cups of dairy and approximately 4-6 ounces of meat, fish, or legumes per day. ...[Read More] Top Nutritional Tips for Faster Wound Healing After an Injury
Nutrition Tips for Gout Patients with Low Cholesterol Levels
Diet for Gout Patients If cholesterol levels in the blood are too low, what dietary considerations should be taken into account, and what foods can be consumed to achieve balanced nutrition?
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responds: Based on your description, having both gout and low cholesterol levels is quite rare. It is more likely that you are experiencing malnutrition due to insufficient nutrition rather than excess nutrition. What are your height and weight? Your body ma...[Read More] Nutrition Tips for Gout Patients with Low Cholesterol Levels
Why Do I Feel Dizzy and Weak After Eating? Understanding Post-Meal Symptoms
Frequent dizziness after meals? Hello, Miss Hu~ It's often said that when you're feeling low on energy, eating something can boost your spirits. However, it's strange that I often feel very dizzy after meals~~~~~ and I experience overall weakness~ I don't real...
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching's response: Based on your description, it seems unrelated to diet. I recommend that you visit a hospital with a hematology specialty to check for anemia and determine the specific type. Identifying the cause is essential for targeted treatment. Nutrient...[Read More] Why Do I Feel Dizzy and Weak After Eating? Understanding Post-Meal Symptoms
How to Gain Weight: Tips for Increasing Your Appetite and Nutrition
How can I gain weight? How can I increase my appetite? Hello, doctor! I have a question to ask you. I feel that I am too thin and would like to gain weight. I wonder if there are any methods to help me gain weight. I usually eat one bowl of rice and mostly vegetables, and I eat m...
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Nutritionist Hu Yu-Ching responded: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated as 50 kg divided by (1.65 m squared) = 18.4. Although there is currently no established BMI for Taiwanese individuals in the 17-year-old age group, based on some preliminary reports, this value falls with...[Read More] How to Gain Weight: Tips for Increasing Your Appetite and Nutrition
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth and Daily Variations
Increase in height? My parents are 161 cm and 153 cm tall, respectively. Although I am around 170 cm, which is not considered short, living abroad makes me feel that this height is insufficient. I haven't grown taller in the past two months. Is there still a chance for me to...
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Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching responded: For a 14-year-old boy, TT, who is 170 cm tall and falls in the 90th percentile according to the growth chart, it is typical for growth to occur in phases—periods of height increase followed by periods of weight gain. At 14 years old, there is stil...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth and Daily Variations
Caloric Intake Guidelines for Male College Students and Athletes
Energy Assessment Hello Ms. Hu, may I ask what the average daily caloric intake is for male college students in Taiwan? If they are athletes, how much should it be increased? Where can I find such information? Thank you, Yao Yao.
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
According to the results of the National Nutrition and Health Survey conducted from 1993 to 1996, the average daily caloric intake for males aged 20-24 is 2267 kcal, and no specific survey was conducted for college students. The metabolic energy of athletes varies depending on di...[Read More] Caloric Intake Guidelines for Male College Students and Athletes
How to Increase Height at 18: Nutrition Tips and Strategies
How to grow taller? I am 18 years old and only 165 cm tall. What can I do to grow taller?
Dr. Hu Yuqing reply Nutrition
Dietitian Hu Yu-Ching's response: For an 18-year-old boy who is 165 cm tall, he falls at the 50th percentile on the growth chart, indicating average height. 1. Ensure balanced nutrition: Self-assess whether his daily diet meets the adolescent dietary guidelines, which incl...[Read More] How to Increase Height at 18: Nutrition Tips and Strategies