Six food groups, Nutrition FAQ

Weight loss with loss of appetite? I am 156 cm tall and weigh 63 kg, and I have maintained this weight for about six to seven years (I know this is above the normal BMI). I usually eat very little; I don't snack in between meals and I don't have late-night snacks. I typ...

Dietary Recommendations for a 62-Year-Old Woman with Calcium Deficiency Hello, Dietitian Fan. Recently, I noticed that my mother's nails have prominent white horizontal lines. After visiting a dermatologist, the doctor indicated that this is caused by calcium deficiency. The...

The issue of zinc? If a person does not consume wheat, seafood, and red meat, they may be at risk of zinc deficiency, especially if they also have gastrointestinal issues, such as suspected celiac disease. If additional supplementation is needed, it is advisable to consider zinc ...

Nutritional Counseling: How to Achieve a Balanced Diet Hello, Dietitian Tsai. I would like to ask how many different food groups we should consume in a day to achieve a balanced diet. Additionally, I would like to know how to enhance immunity through diet. Thank you for your resp...

Weight loss issues Hello, nutritionist. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions before; I appreciate it. However, I still have some doubts, and I hope you can help me. I am currently 17 years old, 148 cm tall, and weigh 49.6 kg with a body fat percentage of 25-26%. ...

Health Supplements: Bovine Colostrum Hello, Dietitian Tsai: I would like to ask about the benefits of colostrum. Does it really enhance immunity, and is it suitable as a nutritional supplement for young children who are starting to eat solid foods? Thank you.

Advanced Maternal Age Issues Hello: Since my wife is already 35 years old, what are the chances of her having a child at this age? Will this pose any risks (specifically for the child)? Can she continue with her previous diet?

Weight loss issues ~ Caloric control Hello, Director Tang: Last year on May 25, my height was 174 cm and my weight was 142.5 kg. I tried to reduce my caloric intake without exercising. On June 25, my weight was 132.6 kg; on July 25, it was 126.5 kg; on August 25, it was 125 kg; ...

Fatty liver and brewer's yeast? 1. I would like to ask if someone with hepatitis B and fatty liver can consume brewer's yeast? Some people say that brewer's yeast is good for the liver, while others say it is not, so I would like to know whether brewer's yeast...

Nutritional Therapy and Physical Health Hello, Nutritionist: I have a few questions I would like to ask you: 1. Regarding hyperthyroidism, does avoiding soy include all types of soybeans, such as yellow soybeans, red beans, green beans, and legumes found in vegetables like kidney...

Post-operative care after brain tumor surgery? Hello, Doctor: My friend's mother recently had brain surgery and is about to be discharged! I would like to ask the physician how to care for her after discharge. I heard that eating bass fish can help wounds heal faster! Is thi...

Ovarian cancer patients should avoid foods that are high in hormones? Hello, my mother is an ovarian cancer patient who has completed surgery and chemotherapy, and is currently undergoing check-ups every three months. She is taking B vitamins, Coenzyme Q10, calcium supplements, a...

Nutritional concerns Hello, nutritionist. I have several questions I would like to ask you. 1. When gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, doctors usually recommend temporarily eating congee and light foods. However, there are reports suggesting that eating congee may actually bur...

Diet for Cirrhosis Hello, nutritionist. I would like to inquire about the diet for cirrhosis. I have looked through many textbooks and online resources regarding what is good for patients with cirrhosis, but I still do not fully understand. My father has been diagnosed with early...

Diet Before and After Uterine Fibroid Surgery Hello Dr. Huang, many of my female friends in Taiwan have issues with uterine fibroids, and some have even undergone surgery for fibroids more than twice. I am also scheduled for surgery at the end of October this year. I would like t...

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...

What should I do...? Hello, doctor! My height is about 159 cm and my weight is 42 kg. I have been trying to gain weight by eating a lot, even having late-night snacks before going to bed. However, now that I am in my second year of high school, my weight has not changed at all. M...

Weight loss issues I am 187 cm tall and weigh 89 kg. I lost over 20 kg in the past eight months, and my cheeks have become noticeably sunken, making me look fatigued. Could this be due to losing weight too quickly? Aside from cosmetic surgery, what other methods can improve this ...

I really want to have anorexia! I am 167 cm tall. Two years ago, I weighed 78 kg, and now I weigh 46 kg. Even though I am already too thin, I still constantly want to lose weight and feel that I am fat. This summer, I developed binge eating behaviors, going to all-you-can-eat cak...

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