Elderly, Nutrition FAQ

Can the general public consume nutritional products specifically designed for dialysis patients? Hello, Nutritionist: My grandfather is 91 years old and follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. He usually has a nutritional supplement (like Ensure) for breakfast and eats regular meals for...

Issues with Enteral Nutrition Products Hello, nutritionist. My elderly family member, who is nearly ninety years old, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They were hospitalized in June, and the hospital arranged for daily enteral feeding with Abbott Ensure Plus, add...

Concerns Regarding Protein Intake and Nutritional Imbalance in the Elderly Hello, Dietitian Tsai. I have some questions that I need your help with. After browsing various related issues on the website, I couldn't find any questions similar to my concerns, and the information...

Can these two dietary supplements be taken together? Recently, an elder in my family purchased natto and red yeast rice, and has started taking them. They are considering buying fish oil as well. I would like to ask the doctor if it is safe to take these two supplements simultane...

Can I consume honey while taking anticoagulants? My father, who is 92 years old, is taking LIXIANA FC TAB 30MG (edoxaban) to prevent non-valvular atrial fibrillation combined with congestive heart failure and hypertension. I would like to know if it is safe to give him honey, and...

Nutritional supplements Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask about a patient who has difficulty swallowing after cervical spine surgery. If the patient is obese and has recovered post-surgery, would you still recommend supplements? The patient is an elderly individual with po...

Low-protein diet Hello, Dietitian Tsai: May I ask if the protein restriction calculation formula for kidney disease is based on current body weight multiplied by 0.6 to 0.8, or ideal body weight multiplied by 0.6 to 0.8? Thank you.

What should be taken into consideration? My grandmother is a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. She never allows us to accompany her to doctor visits. I would like to ask: 1. Does she need to check her blood sugar every day, or how often is it recommended? 2. She enjoys eatin...

Triglycerides Hello, nutritionist! I would like to inquire about something. I am creating a nutrition form, and I have a section for users (patients) to input their biochemical test values, which will inform them about any nutritional deficiencies. I have selected the following b...

Why can enteral feeding lead to elevated uric acid levels? Hello, I would like to inquire why elderly individuals who are on tube feeding (with Ensure milk) may experience elevated uric acid levels.

Is calcium-fortified milk powder effective for calcium absorption when consumed for breakfast? I bought high-calcium milk powder that contains "calcium carbonate." I plan to give it to elderly individuals and consume it myself. However, calcium carbonate requires stomac...

Milk and Health Foods In the media, we often hear various experts expressing different opinions about milk, leading to confusion and making it difficult for people to understand. There is a book that interviews renowned doctors from major hospitals about their daily health habits...

Enteral feeding Hello, nutritionist. I have an 84-year-old male patient weighing 35 kg and standing 160 cm tall. He has been bedridden for a long time and is diagnosed with COPD and a history of stroke. He is currently receiving enteral feeding via a nasogastric tube, with a dail...

Heart failure fluid restriction diet? I would like to ask about an elderly person with heart failure. The doctor advised to limit water intake to 1200g of food and fruit, plus 300cc of nutritional supplements, with equal portions for three meals. The meals consist of 200g of porr...

Inquire about the efficacy of commercially available glucosamine liquid and seek advice on dietary supplements for the elderly? Hello Doctor: As my parents are getting older, I think I should buy some nutritional supplements or health products to help meet their needs (since they...

How to intake nutrients to enhance absorption rates? Hello, nutritionist! My health is generally okay, but I really want to help my elderly parents absorb nutrients more effectively. I have organized the following questions: 1. Green tea is said to have antioxidant properties, ...

Postoperative Care for the Elderly Hello: My grandmother is currently one hundred years old and underwent surgery for peritonitis in mid-December. She was discharged in January for recovery. At the time of discharge, the doctor did not provide specific dietary guidelines, only ad...

Canned nutritional foods Hello Director Huang, I would like to ask if commercially available nutritional supplements, such as Complete Nutrition, are suitable for long-term use by a 70-year-old elderly person. My father is older and has a poor appetite, often relying on these sup...

The skins of sweet potatoes and kiwifruits? Hello: Are the skins of sweet potatoes and kiwis nutritious and safe to consume? Thank you!

Benefits of consuming pig's blood? Hello, Director Huang. I found this information online and would like to confirm it with you, thank you! It has been measured that every 100 grams of pig blood contains 19 grams of protein, which is higher than the protein content in beef, ...