Taeyeon is so skinny that her bones are visible! Nutritionists recommend eating 1,800 calories a day

The South Korean girl group Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun, which consists of Girls' Generation members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun, recently held a new song release conference. Taeyeon was accidentally photographed adjusting the height of the microphone. In addition to the obvious ribs exposed in her upper body, there was also a slightly protruding bone on her chest. It was rumored online that the members of Girls' Generation only consumed 1,500 calories a day in order to lose weight, but a nutritionist pointed out that since Taeyeon's work requires singing and dancing, which requires a lot of exercise, she must consume at least 1,800 calories a day.

Shin Kong Hospital nutritionist Xia Ziwen said that Taeyeon is so thin that you can see the bones in her chest, which means her body fat content is too low. (Photo/Reproduced from Korean website Dispatch)

If the BMI value is less than 18.5, the body fat may be insufficient

Shin Kong Hospital nutritionist Xia Ziwen said that Taeyeon is so thin that you can see her chest bones, which means her body fat content is too low. Once the body fat is insufficient, the internal organs will not have enough fat to protect them, and if you fall or collide while dancing, you will easily get injured.

Girls' Generation member Taeyeon has a curvy upper body with obvious ribs and a slightly protruding bone on her chest. (Photo/Reproduced from Korean website Dispatch)

The ideal body fat percentage is generally recommended with the age of 30 as a reference point. The normal body fat percentage for men before the age of 30 is about 14-20%, and for women it is 17-24%. After the age of 30, the normal body fat percentage for men is about 17-23%, and for women it is 20-27%. According to the definition of WHO (World Health Organization), a BMI value less than 18.5 means that you are underweight and your body fat may also be insufficient.

Nutritionist Xia Ziwen pointed out that for Taeyeon, who is 157 cm tall, due to her job, she needs to control her weight more strictly than the average person. However, her minimum weight should not be lower than 46 kg, and her BMI value should not be lower than the normal lower limit of 18.5, otherwise it may affect her body's metabolism and immunity.

Girls' Generation's 1,500-calorie-a-day diet menu has been circulating on the internet. (Photo/taken from the website Sooomoi)

Long-term insufficient oil intake can easily cause wrinkles

Girls' Generation's 1,500-calorie-a-day diet menu has been circulating online. One meal includes 150 grams of brown rice, 100 grams of chicken breast, 5 cauliflowers and a few side dishes. Nutritionist Xia Ziwen said that due to the high workload of Taeyeon at work, consuming only 1,500 calories a day is not enough. Taeyeon needs to consume at least 1,800 calories a day to meet her daily needs.

Considering the six major food groups that we need to consume every day, the intake of grains, root vegetables and protein on this menu is sufficient. However, if the chicken breast and vegetables are blanched for the purpose of losing weight, the diet will lack the fats necessary for the human body, and the skin will be prone to dryness and wrinkles in the long run. Moreover, if the diet does not contain fats, it will slow down the digestion of food in the stomach and intestines and lead to irregular bowel movements. Nutritionists suggest that adding some oil to stir-fry vegetables or pouring olive oil on vegetables are both good ways to consume fat.

Eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day to get a balanced diet

Nutritionist Xia Ziwen pointed out that the only vegetable food on this menu is broccoli, the ingredients are not diverse enough, and the nutrition is likely to be unbalanced. If you want to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, it is recommended to eat them together with other types of vegetables and fruits in order to get complete minerals and vitamins. In addition, you should consume 1.5 to 2 cups of dairy products every day to supplement calcium. When exercising vigorously, in addition to drinking water, you can also dilute sports drinks and drink them to replenish lost minerals.