Healthy Eating Tips for Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach to Nutrition
Can you help me assess whether my daily diet is healthy? I am currently 163 cm and 117 lb, and I want to lose weight down to 110 lb in about three months (because I don't want to harm my body, I mostly eat raw foods). I exercise: on Mondays, I do cardio, and on Tuesdays, I d...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello: Your height is 163 cm, and your ideal weight range is between 53 to 64 kg. Currently, you weigh 117.1 lbs, approximately 53 kg, and you wish to lose weight to 110.1 lbs, around 50 kg, which is below the recommended range and considered underweight. I suggest you maintain y...[Read More] Healthy Eating Tips for Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach to Nutrition
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Teens with Lower Body Fat
Lower body obesity & dietary issues I am currently a third-year junior high school student. Since kindergarten, I have been attending cram schools. I spend the entire day in school and then have to sit in a cram school for the whole evening, which often leads to lower body ob...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Charlotte, based on your current height of 155 cm, the normal weight range is between 44.4 to 57.7 kg. Your weight of 53 to 55 kg falls within the normal range! As a middle school student, you are in your puberty stage, which is a time of rapid growth. It is essential to con...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Teens with Lower Body Fat
Why Does Taking Vitamins Turn Urine Yellow? Understanding Nutrient Absorption
Issues After Taking Vitamins Why does urine turn yellow after taking vitamins (similar to vitamin B)? Is it because the vitamins have not been fully absorbed by the body and are being excreted? Are the effects of DHA and ginkgo biloba the same? Which one would you recommend for s...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello, it is possible that after taking vitamin B complex, your urine may turn yellow due to metabolism. DHA has some health benefits in dietary supplements, but it seems to differ from your request. Please refer to: http://food.doh.gov.tw/life/health/qualify_food.htm. Ginkgo bil...[Read More] Why Does Taking Vitamins Turn Urine Yellow? Understanding Nutrient Absorption
Post-Hysterectomy Nutrition Care Tips for Vegetarian Patients
Nutritional Care After Hysterectomy Hello, my mother is in her sixties and underwent a hysterectomy two weeks ago due to severe uterine prolapse. She is a vegetarian. What nutritional care recommendations do you have for her post-surgery? What vegetarian foods can she eat more of...
Dr. Huang Shuli Reply:
Dear Yu: In the acute postoperative phase, the diet should focus on wound healing, with the avoidance of alcoholic beverages. During the recovery phase, a balanced diet is essential, ensuring that all six food groups are included: grains and tubers, dairy products, meat, fish, eg...[Read More] Post-Hysterectomy Nutrition Care Tips for Vegetarian Patients
Healthy Weight Management Tips for Teen Girls: A Balanced Diet Guide
Weight Management During Adolescence Hello, I am 13 years old, a girl with a height of 147 cm and a weight of 40 kg. I drink milk and exercise, but my intake of the six food groups is unbalanced because I am afraid of gaining more weight. Could you please send me a meal plan that...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello! I apologize for the delayed response as the hospital has been busy handling SARS-related matters. You are 13 years old, and based on your height and weight, your ideal weight range is between 38 to 50 kg. While you are within this range, you are on the leaner side. If you ...[Read More] Healthy Weight Management Tips for Teen Girls: A Balanced Diet Guide
Does a Vegetarian Diet Help with Weight Loss? Insights and Tips
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Is a vegetarian diet effective for weight loss? Thank you! This is something that little Yu wants to know.
Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: Your question is whether a vegetarian diet can help with weight loss. If that is the case, it's important to note that if vegetarian ingredients are cooked in a greasy manner, it won't achieve weight loss goals! An ideal weight loss approach should combin...[Read More] Does a Vegetarian Diet Help with Weight Loss? Insights and Tips
Why Did My Period Stop After Weight Loss? Understanding the Connection
Weight loss to the point of missing menstruation? Hello Dr. Minghua, I started my weight loss journey in mid-January of this year. I am 169 cm tall and weighed 61 kg before starting at the age of 19. During my weight loss period, I tried to minimize oil intake and avoided sugary ...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello, I hope your menstrual period has arrived by now, which would be great! First of all, I was quite worried to hear that your period has not come, especially since you are only 19 years old. If excessive weight loss leads to infertility, it would be quite detrimental. Given y...[Read More] Why Did My Period Stop After Weight Loss? Understanding the Connection