Body weight, Nutrition FAQ

Understanding Weight Gain: Nutritional Strategies for the Underweight

Skinny individuals also want to gain weight? I see many people asking this question, and it seems that those who want to gain weight are just as concerned about their bodies as those who want to lose weight. I am also quite thin, with a BMI of only 19.6, which is more than 10% be...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Based on experience, it is indeed more difficult for thin individuals to gain weight compared to overweight individuals losing weight. You have analyzed this issue very well. Diseases, personality, diet, and exercise are significant factors affecting body weight. If we exclude di...

Seeking Nutrition Advice for Weight Loss: Overcoming Plateaus at 20

May I ask you questions about weight loss? I am 20 years old, and I started gaining weight since the first year of junior high school! I love pasta and have tried many weight loss methods, even taking various diet pills. After losing 5 kg, I became concerned about the side effect...

Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello Wenwen, I apologize for the delay in my response due to some issues with receiving the URL. Weight loss involves not only dietary control but also exercise. Regarding the soda crackers you mentioned, three pieces contain approximately 70 calories. If you only consume crac...

Is Your Body Fat Percentage Too High? Tips for Improvement

Is it beyond the standard? The subcutaneous fat measured two days ago was 33.5. Is this significantly above the standard value? What methods can be used to improve this?

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Currently, the values obtained for body fat or subcutaneous fat are relative and should be compared against standard percentile charts for greater significance. When measuring subcutaneous fat using skinfold calipers, a triceps skinfold thickness greater than 25 mm in females is ...

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