Elderly, Nutrition FAQ

Essential Nutrients for Seniors: What to Limit and Supplement

Issues Related to Nutrition in the Elderly I would like to ask which nutrients are generally not recommended for excessive intake in older adults? Is it suitable for elderly individuals to use additional nutritional supplements? I have difficulty finding information on this topic...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello: Regarding the nutritional needs of the elderly, many nutrition-related books provide information on this topic. In Chinese, there are titles such as "Essentials of Nutrition" and "Nutrition Across the Life Span." For more recent research, you can visit ...

Daily Nutritional Guidelines and Meal Suggestions for Seniors

I would like to inquire about a recommended diet plan for the elderly? I would like to ask about dietary recommendations for the elderly, specifically a suggested intake chart. Could you please provide me with daily recommended meal options? Thank you! ^_^

Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Ms. Wu: Hello, Department of Health: There is no daily dietary guideline specifically for elderly nutrition. You can check the Department of Health website: Food Safety Department > Health Knowledge > Nutrition Across the Life Stages http://www.doh.gov.tw/newverprog/proclai...

How to Properly Dose Vitamin E for Different Age Groups

Dosage of Vitamin E? Recently, when we traveled abroad, my mother (60 years old) asked us to bring her Vitamin E. We selected 1000 IU in four bottles. How many capsules should she take each time? How often should she take them? Are there any special storage instructions? Should m...

Dr. Huang Shuli Reply:
Dietitian Huang Shuli's response: Hello Mason, according to the revised Dietary Reference Intakes for Taiwanese citizens by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2002, the adequate intake of vitamin E for individuals aged 13 and older is 12 mg per day (equivalent to 13.2 IU)...

Is Cheese Contaminated with Lead? Understanding Health Risks

Cheese contains heavy metal lead? I heard that cheese production involves adding substances containing lead, and consuming too much cheese can easily lead to dementia in the elderly.

Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello! Cheese is a dairy product made from milk, and it is rich in calcium. Every 100 grams of cheese contains 574 mg of calcium, 1845 mg of sodium, 74 mg of potassium, 30 mg of magnesium, 372 mg of phosphorus, 1.8 mg of iron, and 2.7 mg of zinc, but it does not contain lead, so ...

Who Should Take Ginkgo Biloba? Benefits and Risks Explained

Who is suitable for taking ginkgo biloba? I heard that ginkgo biloba is helpful for memory, but is there an age limit? I'm 25 years old; can I take ginkgo? Is it too early? Are there any benefits or harms? What other uses does ginkgo have?

Dr. Liu Yulai Reply:
Hello, ginkgo is used to slow down memory decline in the elderly. Like many folk remedies, its efficacy still requires more clinical data for validation. However, there have been no reports on memory enhancement in young people. I will email you more information when it becomes a...

Nutrition Guidelines for Elderly Patients with Kidney Issues

Kidney-related issues? My grandmother is about seventy years old, 150 cm tall, and weighs 40 kg. One of her kidneys is nonfunctional, and she has a urinary catheter (on the functioning kidney side) and a colostomy. What dietary recommendations can be made to prevent malnutrition,...

Dr. Chen Yaoyang Reply:
Sandy: Your grandmother is underweight and has kidney disease, which may lead to a vicious cycle of anemia and decreased appetite. Her diet should adhere to several principles: 1. Small, frequent meals: In addition to three main meals, provide 3 to 5 snacks. The main meals should...

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