Durian is high in sugar and fat, easily increasing blood sugar levels; one pod containing 80-100g provides 20-25g of carbohydrate, almost equivalent to a small bowl of rice.
Seven-year-old Tram Anh, 1.26 meters tall and weighing nearly 39 kg, experienced shortness of breath, leading doctors to diagnose acute respiratory failure, obesity-induced prediabetes, and a risk of early puberty.
Black tea, pure coffee, and low-calorie, low-sugar coconut water, rich in protein and fiber, can boost metabolism, increase satiety, and aid in fat burning.
My son is a picky eater and isn't gaining weight; can I mix fat with rice to boost his nutrition, fat intake, and improve his weight? (Thuong, 30, Hanoi).
Many overweight and obese children appear tall in early stages but experience early puberty, leading to premature growth plate closure and ultimately, a modest adult height.
A 28-year-old from Hanoi, Hoang, questions whether skipping breakfast is truly detrimental, despite his wife's concerns about energy levels, blood pressure, and diabetes. What should he do?
Alternating between low and high-intensity exercises throughout the week and supplementing with healthy fats can support calorie burning and help reduce visceral fat.
Minh Anh, 14, was diagnosed with obesity but lacked essential nutrients because her family overfed her and gave her high-energy milk, fearing she was malnourished.
Lan, 20 years old, washes lean meat with boiling water to remove every last trace of fat, believing "if any remains, it will immediately cling to her stomach and thighs."
