Understanding Magnesium: Its Role in Calcium Absorption and Bone Health
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? What is the function of magnesium? Some sources say it can lock in calcium and help with calcium absorption, while others claim it inhibits bone calcification. What is the correct information? Thank you.
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Dear Xiao Hui, The nutrients related to our bone structure include protein, collagen, vitamin D, vitamin C, as well as magnesium and calcium, among others. The relationship between calcium and magnesium is particularly close; magnesium plays a role in bone formation. After the b...[Read More] Understanding Magnesium: Its Role in Calcium Absorption and Bone Health
Understanding Body Fat and BMI: Differences, Standards, and Correlations
The correlation between body fat percentage and BMI (Body Mass Index)? What are the differences between the body fat scales available on the market and the visceral fat scales? What are the standard values for body fat? Is there a correlation between body fat and BMI? Which one i...
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Hello, Miss Xiaozhu: The most accurate methods for measuring body fat are the body density method and the radiation measurement method. However, due to the high cost of the equipment, the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method is commonly used for general measurements. The...[Read More] Understanding Body Fat and BMI: Differences, Standards, and Correlations
Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Nutrition Tips for Height Increase
Will I still grow taller? At 18 years old and with a height of 172 cm, it is possible that you may still grow a little taller, but significant height increases are less likely after this age as most individuals have completed their growth spurts. Drinking milk or soy milk in the ...
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Dear Mr. Pichu: There is still a chance for you to grow taller, but you can achieve this through a combination of diet and exercise. In terms of diet, you should drink two cups of milk daily and consume calcium-rich foods (such as small dried fish, soy products, or adding a bit o...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Nutrition Tips for Height Increase
Can Vegetables Provide Vitamin B12 for Vegans?
Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, and there are no vegetables that naturally contain significant amounts of this vitamin. However, some fortified foods, such as certain plant-based milk, breakfast cereals, and nutritional yeast, may provide vitamin B12. It's...
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Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for the formation of blood. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to pernicious anemia, and since plant-based foods do not contain vitamin B12, vegetarians are generally at a higher risk of developing pernicious anemia, especially vegans who sh...[Read More] Can Vegetables Provide Vitamin B12 for Vegans?
Nutrition Clinic Consultations: What You Need to Know
Nutrition clinic consultation Which department should I visit for a nutrition consultation? Do I need to take a number? How much does it cost, and do I need to undergo a physical examination?
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Hello: To schedule a nutrition consultation, please go directly to the nutrition clinic. You can make the payment after your consultation. If you wish to undergo a health examination, you may need to schedule an appointment with a physician first to proceed with the tests! Best r...[Read More] Nutrition Clinic Consultations: What You Need to Know
Summer Nutrition Classes: Learn Calorie Counting for Weight Loss
Weight loss issues Hello, nutritionist! I heard that your hospital offers classes on how to calculate calories. I would like to ask if there are any classes available during the summer? As a student, I only have time during the summer to attend. I hope you can give me some advice...
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Dear Sister: If you want to learn about food composition and calorie calculation, you can visit our hospital's nutrition clinic for consultation at any time. There are dietitians available to provide guidance! (Our clinic is open both in the morning and afternoon.) Sincerely...[Read More] Summer Nutrition Classes: Learn Calorie Counting for Weight Loss
Struggling with Weight Loss: Seeking Guidance for Healthier Living
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Please provide the text you would like translated? Hello, Doctor Hsieh: I have been struggling with weight loss for ten years. My height is 156 cm, and my weight has increased from 48 kg to 65 k...
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Hello Xiaowanzi: Your ideal weight is assessed to be 53.5±5 kg. The potential cause of obesity may be due to excessive caloric intake or insufficient energy expenditure. It is important to first understand your dietary habits by keeping a daily food diary and consulting a nutriti...[Read More] Struggling with Weight Loss: Seeking Guidance for Healthier Living
Are There Weight Loss Classes Available Now?
Weight loss Are there any weight loss classes available now?
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Hello: Currently, there are no weight loss classes available. If you have concerns about your weight, you can consult at the nutrition clinic. Thank you, Hsueh-Min Hsieh.[Read More] Are There Weight Loss Classes Available Now?
Struggling with Weight Loss: Seeking Effective Nutrition Advice
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello... I would like to ask you... I have been overweight since childhood, with my highest weight being around 75 kg at a height of 163 cm during high school. However, I started losing weight in my second year ...
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Dear Ms. Amuro, Your most pressing issue at the moment is weight regain. Losing weight is indeed challenging and a long journey, with the most crucial aspect being maintenance after weight loss. Regarding your weight regain issue: prolonged dieting can lead to a decrease in meta...[Read More] Struggling with Weight Loss: Seeking Effective Nutrition Advice
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Nutrition and Growth Factors
Will I still grow taller? I have been drinking high-calcium fresh milk for over six months, but I haven't grown taller. However, I practice street dance and often bump my waist and knees; could this affect my height? Also, I stretch regularly, but I've heard that stretc...
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Dear Little Dwarf: Height is significantly related to genetics, but it can still be influenced by diet and lifestyle! We recommend consuming 1-2 cups of milk daily, so it's important not to skip it. You can also eat more calcium-rich foods (such as anchovies, soy products, o...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Nutrition and Growth Factors
How Many Calories Can You Burn While Kayaking for an Hour?
Caloric expenditure Exercise is one of the best ways to burn excess body fat. For example, a person weighing 60 kilograms burns approximately 6.6 calories per minute while water skiing. Since one kilogram of body fat is roughly equivalent to 8,810 calories, if this person water s...
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Hello! Taking table tennis as an example, the caloric expenditure is 318 kilocalories per hour per kilogram of body weight, while water skiing burns 396 kilocalories. The energy sources for exercise are not solely fat; initially, the calories burned come from carbohydrates. In si...[Read More] How Many Calories Can You Burn While Kayaking for an Hour?
Choosing the Best Yogurt: Tips for Nutrition and Weight Loss
Yogurt Hello, Doctor. I know that yogurt can increase the beneficial bacteria in the human gut, but there are many types of yogurt available on the market, and I'm unsure which one to choose. Additionally, I would like to know when and how to consume it to maximize its benef...
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Hello! There are quite a few strains of yogurt cultures, and their effects on adjusting the gastrointestinal tract are generally similar. Many studies are ongoing to determine which strains are beneficial for adults, which are better for children, and which strains may be effecti...[Read More] Choosing the Best Yogurt: Tips for Nutrition and Weight Loss
Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods for Infants
Baby complementary foods Hello Dietitian Hsieh: Could you please send me a copy of the complementary food introduction information for infants and young children? Thank you. Please send it to No. 43, Lane 280, Yucheng South Road, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City 326, addressed to M...
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Hello Mr. Zheng: Here are some important considerations for feeding babies with allergies: 1. Avoid giving babies egg whites initially; you may introduce small amounts of egg yolk puree, and whole eggs can be introduced after the age of one. 2. When introducing solid foods, add o...[Read More] Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods for Infants
Effective Strategies to Curb Appetite and Relieve Constipation
Hello, I would like to ask a question? Hello, Dr. Hsieh: I am 164 cm tall and weigh 58 kg (I gained weight during the winter because I ate too well!). I want to lose weight, but I really enjoy eating. Usually, I start thinking about what to eat as soon as I wake up. My eating hab...
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Dear Miss Hsiao-Min, Your ideal body weight has been calculated to be 56.4 kg (with an ideal range of 51-62 kg). Regarding your irregular eating habits and tendency to eat whenever you feel like it, I recommend keeping a food diary to better understand your dietary habits. You c...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Curb Appetite and Relieve Constipation
Is Drinking Hot Spring Water Daily Safe for Your Health?
Long-term consumption of hot spring water? Hello! There is a hot spring called Qilin Peak in Taichung Dakeng, which is said to have the best water quality in the world and is very beneficial for the body. I plan to drink it as my daily water. I wonder if long-term consumption cou...
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Dear Mr. Xiao Gao, Regarding your intention to drink hot spring water as a long-term source of hydration, the analysis report you provided indicates that the values listed are trace metals essential for the human body, which are generally considered safe for consumption. However...[Read More] Is Drinking Hot Spring Water Daily Safe for Your Health?
Are Fat-Burning Machines Effective for Weight Loss?
Liposuction machine There are devices on the market known as "fat-breaking machines," which claim to help users lose 2 to 5 kilograms and are certified by the health department. Are they really effective? Is it really that miraculous?
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Hello, Xiaorong! There are many weight loss products on the market that lack solid experimental evidence. The approval number from the health department does not guarantee that they will lead to weight loss. In my opinion, it is still advisable to lose weight through proper metho...[Read More] Are Fat-Burning Machines Effective for Weight Loss?
Is a 30:30:40 Diet Ratio Effective for Weight Loss?
Weight loss diet Hello, nutritionist: I recently read a book that mentioned the ideal macronutrient distribution for weight loss should be 30% protein, 30% fat, and 40% carbohydrates. Is this really more effective for weight loss? If an average person follows this ratio, is it fe...
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Hello, Little Apple: The general caloric ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrates is 12:30:58. If you increase the protein ratio for weight loss, it can only be executed temporarily; prolonged implementation may lead to metabolic burdens, such as the kidneys needing to excrete me...[Read More] Is a 30:30:40 Diet Ratio Effective for Weight Loss?
Healthy Weight Loss Tips: Understanding Menstrual Dieting
I want to lose weight? My height is approximately 168 cm and my weight is 80 kg. I want to lose weight but I'm unsure how to do it healthily. I previously heard about a weight loss method called the menstrual cycle weight loss method. I'm not sure if this is healthy.
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Dear Xiaoyun, I may not have heard of the so-called menstrual weight loss method. The correct approach to weight loss involves adjustments in diet, lifestyle, and exercise. It is essential to eliminate high-calorie foods, avoid temptations, and increase physical activity. Any w...[Read More] Healthy Weight Loss Tips: Understanding Menstrual Dieting
Managing COPD: Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss and Low Appetite
Chronic bronchial obstruction Weight loss, loss of appetite, and hemoglobin level of only 8. I bought Yipai Jia and am supplementing with one Centrum. I'm not sure if I need to add anything else.
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Patients with respiratory diseases may experience weight loss for the following reasons: 1. Difficulty breathing while eating, leading to reduced caloric intake. 2. Long-term use of bronchodilators and other medications may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or decreased appetite ...[Read More] Managing COPD: Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss and Low Appetite
Do Enzymes Help with Weight Loss? Where to Buy Diet Pills?
Weight loss medication I would like to ask if enzymes are useful for weight loss, and if I want to buy weight loss medication, where should I purchase it? Do hospitals sell them?
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1. Enzymes are a new type of health supplement, and recently, many nutritional products labeled as enzyme foods have appeared on the market. While you may see advertisements claiming various benefits of enzymes, in the medical field, they are currently only in the clinical trial ...[Read More] Do Enzymes Help with Weight Loss? Where to Buy Diet Pills?