Dr. Shi Guimei reply Nutrition Question - Page 22

Not gaining weight may be due to other underlying factors? Currently, my weight is about 58-60 kg and my height is 174 cm. However, it's strange that my weight doesn't increase even when I eat a lot, and I don't seem to gain muscle from working out; I just become m...

Enhancing Immunity Dear Director Shih, My three-year-old child frequently catches colds (almost every month). During the most recent cold, there was a wheezing sound during coughing that resembled asthma, which is quite concerning! What dietary considerations should we focus on,...

What dietary restrictions should be followed for hepatitis B? Dear Director Shi, I learned online about the general precautions for hepatitis B: 1. Sufficient protein intake 2. Moderate supplementation of multivitamins 3. Reducing the intake of processed foods, such as canned go...

Please inquire about the issue of low cholesterol levels? The young girl is in her first year of high school and during a health check-up, her cholesterol level was found to be 81, which is significantly lower than the normal range. After researching related information, most sou...

How much vitamin A should be consumed daily? The recommended daily intake of vitamin A varies by age, sex, and life stage. For adults, the general guidelines are as follows: - Adult men: 900 micrograms (mcg) of

Nutritional Utilization Can my three-year-old child with an allergic constitution consume propolis?

Infant complementary foods Hello, nutritionist: I have a question to ask you. Recently, I saw a program on television that introduced a method for making complementary foods for infants. It suggested using 1 cup (measuring cup) of brown rice, adding 2 raw cashews, and soaking the...

Dietitian internship questions..? Hello, I would like to prepare for the dietitian exam, but I need to complete an internship at a hospital first. May I ask if your hospital accepts dietitian interns? Thank you.

Why do people in Taiwan lack vitamin B? Hello: I would like to ask why people in our country are prone to vitamin B deficiency. Could you please elaborate on this?

Lutein Lutein is marketed as a dietary supplement for eye health. If consumed in excess, it may lead to potential adverse effects. I have noticed that the health department has a regulation stating that the lutein content in each capsule should not exceed 5 mg. However, the bottl...

I want to lose weight? Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask you some information regarding weight loss.

How can I lose weight healthily? I have tried various diets and methods, but nothing seems to work. I've lost weight and then gained it back. What should I do?

Have you heard of Youqiang formula milk? Have you heard of Youqiang formula milk? My baby is almost 10 months old and has been consuming it for over 6 months. He has been experiencing constipation, and we are now adding probiotics to address this issue. Could this be related to t...

Should raw food be eaten first? Hello, nutritionist: I read in a report that it's better to eat "raw foods" or foods rich in enzymes first during meals. Is this statement correct? Why? Additionally, I've heard that fermented foods like kimchi contain many enzy...

Cereal breakfast with milk? Are those cereal breakfasts sold outside, like Kellogg's, really good for you? Many people say that eating cereals with milk for breakfast can reduce calcium absorption. There's also a saying that iron plus calcium equals zero, meaning that c...

I can't understand..? Regarding the question about soy milk... I'm a bit confused. If 20 grams of soybeans contain 75 calories, does that mean that when blended with 240cc of water, the resulting soy milk still has 75 calories? If it still has 75 calories, does that mea...

Adverse reactions to casein in the body (e.g., allergies, digestive obstruction...) Hello: It seems that my friend's family has a hereditary condition, as they sometimes develop unexplained widespread rashes (similar to mosquito bites) that are itchy. Currently, conventional...

Concern Hello, Doctor Shi: After reading several reports, I have some concerns and would like to seek your guidance. Thank you! 1. Report (found online): "Vitamin C: In recent years, biochemists have discovered that consuming more than 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily may...

What is the difference between polysaccharides and glycoproteins? Hello, nutritionist: It is often heard that polysaccharides can have anti-cancer properties. What is the difference between polysaccharides and polysaccharide types? Which foods contain a higher amount of polysacch...

Soy milk The caloric content of 20 grams of soy milk is approximately 12 calories, while the caloric content of 100 grams of soy pulp (okara) is around 70 calories.