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Common Eating Problems in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 慢性阻塞性肺病(COPD)病人常見的進食問題

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Common Eating Problems in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 慢性阻塞性肺病(COPD)病人常見的進食問題

2024/1/15
Eating Problems
Method of Improvement
Poor appetite, Anorexia
  1. Eat small portion in multiple meals. Divide the meals to 6-8 times a day.
  2. Prepare the food or appetizers preferred by the patient usually to enhance the appetite.
  3. Change the eating order of food. Choose high-calorie and high-protein food first.
  4. Take medicine that will enhance appetite.
  5. Proper activities will improve digestion and appetite.
  6. For inadequate intake, take oral supplement to replenish the calories or through feeding tube.
Abdominal Distention
  1. Avoid eating gas-producing food, including onion, green pepper, sweet yam, potato, beans, milk, dairies, and carbonated food and drinks.
  2. Do not chew gum or talk when eating to avoid inhaling too much air.
  3. Eat liquid, mild food and food that can be emptied easily.
  4. Avoid drinking too much beverage and soup during meal.
  5. Engage in moderate exercise.
  6. Take medicine, when necessary.
Constipation
  1. Have proper amount of vegetable and fruit intake.
  2. Have adequate water intake.
  3. Increase activities properly to improve gastrointestinal motility.
  4. Take stool softener, if necessary.

Food Portion Recommendation for 1200/1500/1800/2000 Kcal

 
1200 Kcal
1500 Kcal
1800 Kcal
2000 Kcal
Whole grains, root and tuber crops
1.5
2.5
3
3
Whole grains, root and tuber crops (unrefined)(Bowl)
1
1
1
1
Whole grains root and tuber crops (others) (bowl)
0.5
1.5
2
2
Soy beans, fish, meat and egg (portion
3
4
5
6
Low-fat dairies (cup)
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Vegetables (plate)
3
3
3
4
Fruits (portion)
2
2
2
3
Oil and nuts (portion)
4
4
5
6
Oil (teaspoon)
3
3
4
5
Nuts(portion)
1
1
1
1

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