Elderly: Do Not Mistake Muscle Weakness for Natural Weight Loss in Old Age
Adults over 65 with unexplained fatigue, weight loss and reduced physical stamina may suffer from frailty or sarcopenia. Liu Xiaohong, Director of the Geriatrics Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, states that nutritional intervention aims to improve physical function and help seniors enjoy their later years in better health.
Patients with Chronic Diseases: Nutritional Support Is a Long-Term Commitment
Many chronic illnesses are closely linked to nutrition and require specific dietary adjustments. For example, chronic kidney disease restricts protein and sodium intake; liver disease demands controlled protein and fat consumption. For patients with diabetes, hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia, balanced and personalized nutrition helps reduce body weight, assist blood sugar management and regulate blood lipids.
People with Unhealthy Body Weight: Avoid Unverified Folk Remedies for Weight Gain or Loss
Wu Ping, Director of the Clinical Nutrition Department at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, notes that online weight-loss and weight-gain regimens are not tailored to individual physical conditions. Scientific weight management under professional medical guidance ensures safety and sustainable results.
Expectant Mothers: Balanced Nutrition Ensures Fetal Health
Inadequate nutrition during pregnancy may lead to maternal anemia and low immunity, as well as fetal growth retardation. Excessive nutrition, on the other hand, causes excessive maternal weight gain, gestational diabetes and macrosomia. Wang Huiying, Chief Physician of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Beijing Shijitan Hospital, recommends comprehensive nutritional assessments for pregnant women to achieve precise nutritional regulation.
Cancer Patients: Adequate Nutrition Boosts Anti-Cancer Outcomes
Appropriate nutritional support accelerates postoperative recovery, lowers cancer recurrence risk, enhances the efficacy of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, alleviates treatment side effects and improves patients’ quality of life. Ling Yiqun, Director of the Nutrition Department at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, advises cancer patients to maintain a balanced, diversified diet and avoid unnecessary food restrictions.