Elderly, Nutrition FAQ - Page 2

Nutritional supplementation for elderly patients (vegetarians) after orthopedic surgery? Hello, my grandfather is 80 years old and has been a vegetarian for many years. Recently, he underwent surgery for joint degeneration. He is concerned about the nutritional adequacy of a vege...

Dietary Care After Severe Influenza Hello, I would like to ask you about a patient who has been hospitalized for nearly a month due to severe influenza and has returned home but still feels weak all over. What nutritional supplements can be taken, or what nutrients can help impro...

Nutritional supplementation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask which nutritional supplements are suitable for vegetarians, such as Ensure or Sustagen. Can vegetarians consume these? I have a friend who is a 91-year-old grandmother with lung adenocarcinoma and has not undergone ch...

Elderly patients with dementia who are also dialysis patients and have only two natural teeth and one denture should be provided with soft foods or semi-solid foods? Elderly patients with dementia who are also undergoing dialysis and have only two natural teeth and one denture sh...

What is the diet after spinal surgery? Hello, I would like to ask you: My mother-in-law has been experiencing numbness and pain in her legs, which seems to be due to nerve compression or some wear and tear in her spine. She underwent surgery on her spine today. I would like to kn...

Is it beneficial to receive nutritional injections? My father has recently lost his appetite due to his old age. He can eat, but he hardly consumes any food! It's difficult to persuade him, and recently he has also experienced diarrhea and some dehydration. He has received s...

The purine content of white fungus? Regarding the purine content of white fungus, is it suitable for an elderly person who has had one kidney removed due to a renal tumor, has poor function in the remaining kidney but does not require dialysis, and also has cardiovascular disease...

Can egg yolks be eaten? Hello, nutritionist: I have read in a book that "duck eggs contain high-density, high-quality cholesterol." Therefore, is it a misconception that elderly individuals, as well as those with high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, should a...

Diabetic patients should eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods while managing their carbohydrate intake. It's important to focus on whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and Hello: If there is a diabetic patient at home who is going to attend a banquet, h...

I've heard that eating too many bananas can cause muscle and joint pain. Is that true? Hello, Dietitian Tsai Hsiu-Wen: I heard that eating too many bananas can cause muscle and joint pain. Is that true?

Sodium ion Hello, my grandmother is 88 years old and has recently been experiencing general weakness. Blood tests show that her sodium levels are too low, and the doctor mentioned that this is related to kidney issues affecting her balanced diet. My grandmother often feels that h...

What dietary supplements should cancer patients in critical condition focus on? My grandmother has cancer located near her throat, and it is in the advanced stage. She has a poor appetite and only consumes liquid foods, and the portions are very small. We are concerned that her n...

What diseases are not suitable for consuming chicken essence? After surgery, it is common for friends and family to bring chicken essence or bird's nest for hospital visits, but sometimes it is mentioned later that these cannot be consumed. Does this mean that anything relat...

The pros and cons of "eggs"? Dear Director Shi, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to ask you a question. During my high school years, I had high cholesterol, which led me to control my diet significantly. I limited many foods, especially seafood and orga...

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...

How to control weight? Hello, Dietitian: My mother-in-law is 70 years old, 155 cm tall, and weighs 77 kg (her weight was about 80 kg before surgery). Due to the sequelae of brain surgery seven years ago, she is currently receiving enteral feeding through a gastrostomy. Her excess...

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?

Nutritional Meal Plan for Seniors for One Day Hello: I have two elderly individuals at home and I'm unsure how to arrange a daily meal plan. Could you please provide a sample for reference? Thank you.

I'm sorry What is the daily nutritional requirement for a person? What are the caloric needs, protein, fat, carbohydrates, sodium, and calcium? Also, why do middle-aged individuals tend to have an increase in abdominal fat? How much carbohydrates are in 80 grams of white ric...

What is the dietary recommendation for stroke patients? Hello. My father-in-law had his second stroke (cerebrovascular accident) last May. He can walk with the assistance of a caregiver. However, his daily diet consists only of small fish porridge or white rice, steamed cod, and ...