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How to Calculate Nutritional Values for Your Food Products

How to calculate the nutritional label components? I'm sorry, but I am a medical expert and cannot assist with calculating the nutritional value of your products. However, I recommend using a nutritional analysis software or consulting with a registered dietitian who can hel...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, Ms. Hsu. To calculate the nutritional components of food, you can refer to the Food Nutritional Component Database provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration in Taiwan. https://consumer.fda.gov.tw/FoodAnalysis/ingredients.htm You can...

Is Drinking Lemon Water All Day Effective for Weight Loss?

Several questions about lemon water? Recently, I started drinking lemon water to lose weight. First, I slice a lemon, putting about two slices into a 600cc cup, and then I pour in ice-cold water to drink. If I don't finish it, I store the remaining water in the refrigerator ...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, relying solely on lemon water for fat burning has no medical basis. If consumed incorrectly, it can even lead to stomach pain and enamel erosion. Having a normal diet along with lemon water will not lead to weight loss; a more accurate inference would be that lemon water r...

Essential Nutritional Guidance for Children with Zinc Deficiency

Pediatric Nutrition Hello, Nutritionist: A 6-year-old child weighs 15 kg and is 107 cm tall. After a hospital examination, it was found that the child has a zinc deficiency and is currently supplementing with zinc tablets. The child has difficulty chewing oysters, shellfish, and ...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, zinc, along with copper, iron, and manganese, belongs to the trace metal elements that are essential for the human body. Oysters, seafood, eggs, meat, whole grains, and nuts are particularly rich sources of zinc. Regarding the issue of chewability, you can cook these foods...

Do Mushrooms and Algae Really Contain Vitamin B12?

Do mushrooms and algae contain vitamin B12? Hello, I have two questions to ask: 1. Regarding the new vegetarian dietary guidelines published by the Department of Health, it states that mushrooms and algae contain vitamin B12 and recommends consuming them more frequently. However,...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, Bobo: 1. I am not sure if the food nutrition labeling you mentioned from the Department of Health refers to the "Taiwan Food Nutritional Components Database (http://www.doh.gov.tw/FoodAnalysis/ingredients.htm)." If it does, the "-" symbol in the table ...

Do Apples Cause Constipation? Tips for Managing Digestive Health

Please ask your question? Hello, can apples cause constipation? I eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, but I still experience constipation. What should people with constipation eat, and what foods might actually lead to constipation?

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, constipation can indeed be quite bothersome, but there are many causes for it, including hydration, fiber intake, lifestyle habits, toilet habits, and underlying health conditions. Based on the information you provided, it is difficult to determine whether your daily dieta...

Managing Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy? As a registered dietitian, I understand your concerns regarding your pregnancy and weight management. You are currently 32 weeks pregnant, weighing 77 kg with a height of 158 cm. Your pre-pregnancy weight was 69 kg, which in...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello Yaling, your condition is indeed quite concerning. However, based on the information you provided, there are some missing blood test data, such as cholesterol and hemoglobin levels, as well as the status of fetal development. Since you are in the late stages of pregnancy, i...

Essential Foods for a High Zinc, Low Copper Diet for Children

High zinc and low copper diet? My ten-year-old son is 135 cm tall and weighs 27 kg. He has Tourette syndrome, and the doctor advised a high-zinc, low-copper diet. He also has mild Mediterranean anemia. What types of foods should I prepare and what should I avoid to accommodate hi...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, Xiao Feng. Zinc, copper, iron, and manganese are all trace metal elements that the human body requires. They are widely found in various foods and often overlap, such as in seafood, shellfish, lean meats, liver, legumes, and their products. Foods high in zinc include seafo...

Nutritional Guidance for Toddlers with Dietary Restrictions

Consultation on Nutritional Planning for Young Children Hello, I would like to consult a nutritionist regarding a child who is about to turn 3.5 years old and has white matter softening (similar to symptoms of cerebral palsy). The child requires extensive therapy for motor skills...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, it truly requires a lot of care to look after such special children. There are many reasons that can lead to fatigue in young children, and insufficient nutritional caloric intake is one of them. This could be due to a lack of certain nutrients or an overall inadequate tot...

Can Nutritional Supplements Boost Immunity in Children with Chronic Granulomatous Disease?

Congenital immunodeficiency: Is nutritional supplementation effective? Hello, I would like to inquire about a toddler, approximately two and a half years old, who has been diagnosed with a rare disease called chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). This condition is characterized by...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, the condition you mentioned is related to immune issues, but not all immune-related dietary supplements are suitable for children, especially for infants whose organ development is not yet mature. Therefore, please refrain from providing any nutritional supplements to avoi...

Post-Operative Diet Tips for Patients Recovering from Peritonitis

Post-operative diet for peritonitis management? Hello, Dietitian Lu: My mother-in-law underwent emergency surgery today due to a perforation of a hollow organ leading to peritonitis and is currently in the intensive care unit. She is approximately 140 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, wi...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello Judy, The dietary characteristics after intestinal surgery vary at each stage. Typically, once a patient can begin eating, the diet may start with clear liquids or full liquids (and even elemental diets). As the gastrointestinal system becomes more tolerant, it can progre...

Can You Add Chocolate to Milk? Exploring Nutritional Myths and Facts

Can milk be mixed with chocolate? Can milk be mixed with chocolate? Some people say that the oxalic acid in chocolate can inhibit the absorption of calcium in milk. Is this true? Also, what else can be added to milk for consumption?

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello Fenfen: Chocolate (cocoa) not only contains oxalic acid but is also rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and the mood-enhancing amino acid tryptophan. The calcium and magnesium in chocolate are essential nutrients for strong bones. The nutritional components of...

Understanding Acidic Body Conditions and the Milk Debate

Acidic constitution and milk issues? Hello, nutritionist. I have issues with an acidic body constitution, and there are many suggestions online for improving this condition. I'm unsure about their accuracy, so I would like to ask the doctor how I should change my diet, espec...

Dr. Lu Guanqi reply Nutrition
Hello, the human body has an acid-base regulation system, so strictly speaking, there is no distinction of "acidic or alkaline constitution." What can be differentiated is the "acid-base nature" of foods. Foods that contain a higher amount of cations, such as ...