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I am unsure if I can still grow taller? Dear Doctor: Why haven't I grown even 1 cm during my three years in junior high school? My parents are both over 160 cm tall, so why haven't I grown during these three years? I used to play basketball and drank milk regularly, and...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, which fruits are more suitable for diabetic patients? I have heard that apples can reduce the intestinal absorption of sugar; is that true? What forms of sugar, such as glucose or fructose, are more suitable for diabetic patients? Thank you.

Weight loss Dear Nutritionist Hsiao Hui-Min: I want to lose weight, but I don't know how to control my diet. What should I eat to achieve weight loss effectively?

Grew only 1 centimeter in height over the course of 3 years? When I was in elementary school, I was always very short! I thought I would grow taller after entering junior high school, but three years have passed, and I've only grown 1 centimeter. I also drink milk... (but no...

I want to gain weight? Hello, Dr. Hsieh: I am 170 cm tall and weigh 53 kg. I have a regular bowel movement once every morning. I eat very little for breakfast, but I have consistent and substantial lunches and dinners, along with some late-night snacks and mild pickiness in my di...

I want to quickly grow armpit hair? Hello Doctor: I am a middle school student, 176 cm tall and weighing 70 kg. I still haven't developed armpit hair. I've heard many methods, such as rubbing ginger under my arms, but none have been effective. This has caused me some di...

Is this way of eating acceptable? Hello, Doctor. I am currently on a weight loss journey. I often eat the black sugar pineapple bun from a convenience store, paired with beer yeast yogurt. Is that okay? I take 2-3 bites of white rice during my meals, but I eat a lot of vegetables...

Lower body obesity & dietary issues I am currently a third-year junior high school student. Since kindergarten, I have been attending cram schools. I spend the entire day in school and then have to sit in a cram school for the whole evening, which often leads to lower body ob...

How to lose weight? Hello, I would like to ask about my height of 156 cm and weight of 51 kg. I eat three meals a day but do not consume rice, as I work in a restaurant and the food I eat tends to be oily. Sometimes I also have late-night snacks. I have tried some weight loss pil...

Can I still grow taller...? Hello, Dr. Hsieh... I am currently 17 years old (just had my birthday) and 18 in lunar age. My height is around 160 cm and my weight is 51 kg. I used to stay up late for about two years, but I have now adjusted my schedule to sleep early and wake up ea...

I want to lose weight..? Two years ago, my weight was consistently between 46 to 48 kg, and my waist was always around 23.5 inches. However, over the past two years, my weight has been increasing. Although my appearance doesn't seem overweight (I was on the school team in bo...

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Can I still grow taller? Nutritionist: Hello, I am currently in the 6th grade and my height is only 152 cm. I used to grow quickly, but now I have stopped growing. What should I eat and what exercises can I do to help me grow taller? I haven't grown since the second semester...

Fresh milk with lemon? Hello: I would like to ask if adding lemon to fresh milk causes the milk to curdle... will this affect the body's absorption of the nutrients in the milk? Or can both of these foods still provide their nutritional benefits when consumed together? Will ...

Cranberry tablets Hello, I have recently been experiencing issues with vaginal and urinary tract infections and have seen a gynecologist who is currently treating me. However, I have heard that taking cranberry supplements or yogurt tablets daily can actually help prevent these t...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? I'm sorry to bother you, doctor, but I would like to ask a question. I'm only 24 years old, but when I had my blood drawn at the hospital, I found out that my blood pressure was 130 over something. Does this count as high b...

Body weight and body fat? Why is it possible to have a high body weight but a body fat percentage within the normal range, or to have a normal weight but an elevated body fat percentage? What is the relationship between the two, and is it related to visceral fat?

Adding bird's nest soup to enteral feeding? Hello, Dietitian. I previously interned under your guidance. Recently, my grandmother (84 years old, admitted to ICU due to surgery, now in the respiratory care center) is hospitalized. Our family is considering adding homemade bir...

Are these eight things really deadly if consumed in excess? These eight foods can be deadly if consumed in excess—really? I saw this information online and I'm skeptical about its content, so I want to confirm: (1) Century Egg: Manufacturers often add a certain amount of le...

Eye Nutritional Health What should I eat to maintain eye health? Some people say that eating carrots or drinking carrot juice is beneficial! One unrelated question about nutrition is... what does "life cycle nutrition" refer to in the context of a doctor's expertis...