Nutrition consultation, Nutrition FAQ - Page 2

Hello! Weight gain issues? I am a middle school girl with a height of just over 150 cm and a weight of less than 35 kg, approximately between 31 to 35 kg. I was not naturally thin; I used to be a bit chubby. Later, I lost weight by eating less, which is why I ended up like this. ...

Poor absorption after small intestine surgery? Hello! My father has had surgery on his small intestine, leaving him with just over 100 centimeters. This seems to affect his nutrient absorption, as he is currently underweight. I would like to ask the doctor what types of food can ...

Some dietary menus? Hello, Dr. Tsai! My grandfather has hypertension, diabetes, and gout, and he may soon develop kidney disease (a doctor told me to take good care of him in the next six months, or he might need dialysis; his current index is three, and I heard that eight requir...

excuse me? Consult a nutritionist. What should patients with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic nephritis eat, and what should they avoid?

extreme distress I am 180 cm tall and weigh 96 kg. Due to my job requiring me to sit for long periods, I have become swollen and want to lose weight. I am unsure of what methods to use and would like to seek help from a nutritionist to resolve this issue.

How to manage dietary needs for multiple health conditions? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask you about my father's health. He has diabetes, cirrhosis, lower extremity edema, ascites, as well as gastric ulcers and gallstones. I am unsure what kind of diet would be suitab...

What nutrients need to be supplemented with this diet? Hello, my mother-in-law has been diabetic for over 10 years. Recently, she had to undergo amputation and is unable to move freely, which has forced her into a passive dietary control. Her daily diet consists mainly of a mix o...

Regarding suitable health foods for students? Hello Doctor: I have some questions regarding health supplements. I am a 19-year-old female student, and I want to know if it is necessary to take health supplements to compensate for nutritional deficiencies, as it can be quite chall...

Hula hooping for weight loss? Using a hula hoop for 30 minutes a day, five times a week, can contribute to weight loss, but the extent of weight loss will depend on various factors such as your diet, overall physical activity, and individual metabolism. Regular aerobic exercise l...

Please help design a daily caloric intake meal plan consisting of liquid foods? My father has been unable to swallow for 12 years and has been relying on a feeding tube for nutrition. Although he appears healthy and does not show signs of being a feeding tube patient, his weight ...

Weight loss Hello, my height is 160 cm and my weight is 63 kg, which is considered overweight. However, I tend to gain weight mainly in my thighs and buttocks. Could you please provide some dietary guidelines to help me control my weight? I would like a method that allows me to e...

Malnutrition Hello, my father-in-law is 65 years old and undergoes an annual health check-up, which always shows normal results. However, since being diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago, he has been controlling his diet. Eight years ago, he started a vegetarian diet and has beco...

How to start losing weight? Hello, teacher: I am 171 cm tall and weigh 85 kg, but my body type should be classified as muscular because I have loved sports since childhood and have been away from school for three years. However, when I pinch my flesh, it feels extremely firm. I’v...

Weight gain I would like to ask, I have always struggled to gain weight, and I try various methods to put on some pounds, but no matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain weight. My height is 162 cm, and my weight fluctuates between 37 to 45 kg. Sometimes it goes up, somet...

Stroke Diet Hello Doctor: Two years ago, my mother suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage (stroke) due to high blood pressure and underwent a drainage surgery (to remove blood from the brain). A little over a month after her discharge, she had another surgery for abdominal drainage (...

Does Dr. Tsai provide consultations at Nantou Hospital? Dr. Tsai, do you provide consultations at Nantou Hospital, and are you able to design weight loss meal plans for patients?

How to improve? Hello, Nutritionist: Reports indicate that if calorie intake is too low during a weight loss period, it may lead to a decrease in basal metabolic rate (BMR) over time, even if exercise is incorporated, resulting in a body that is prone to regaining weight. If one ...

What are carbohydrates? Hello, nutritionist. I have nephrotic syndrome and my albumin level is very low, only 2.7. I need to control my protein intake, but reference materials indicate that adequate caloric intake is also necessary to prevent further protein loss. I usually consu...

Thrombocytopenia Hello: My platelet count is approximately 120,000/μL, which is below the normal range (150,000/μL to 400,000/μL). I do not experience any discomfort. What dietary recommendations do you have to help increase my platelet count? Thank you!

Using vitamins to gain weight? I have been underweight since childhood, standing 170 cm tall and weighing only 44 kg. No matter how much I eat, I can't gain weight. Although I am not ill or unhealthy, I really hope to gain some weight. My usual diet is normal, and I have a g...