Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission of China has released a draft for public consultation on dietary guidelines aimed at addressing three major chronic diseases: stroke, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia, with the goal of improving national nutrition and health levels [1] Group 1: Stroke Management - Poor lifestyle choices are significant factors contributing to the incidence of stroke, and nutritional management plays a crucial role in recovery [1] - The dietary guidelines are primarily intended for adult patients in the recovery phase or with sequelae of stroke, who are stable, conscious, and do not have severe swallowing difficulties [1] Group 2: Osteoporosis Guidance - Approximately 90 million people in China suffer from osteoporosis, with around 70 million being women [1] - The dietary guidelines target adult osteoporosis patients and grassroots health workers, providing nutritional guidance for prevention and improvement, but are not a substitute for medical treatment [1] Group 3: Sarcopenia Focus - Sarcopenia is an increasingly prominent public health issue in an aging society [1] - The dietary guidelines are based on modern nutritional theories and evidence, combined with traditional Chinese medicine concepts, proposing basic principles and plans for dietary management of sarcopenia [1]

Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission has released a draft for public consultation aimed at addressing three major chronic diseases: stroke, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia, with the goal of enhancing national nutrition and health levels [1][2]. Group 1: Stroke Management - Poor lifestyle choices are significant factors contributing to stroke, and nutritional management plays a crucial role in recovery [1]. - The dietary guidelines are primarily intended for adult patients in the recovery phase or with sequelae of stroke, who are stable and can eat orally [1]. - For patients in acute phases or with severe swallowing difficulties requiring tube feeding or parenteral nutrition, individualized nutritional treatment should be guided by clinical physicians and nutritionists [1]. Group 2: Osteoporosis Guidance - Osteoporosis is recognized by the World Health Organization as the third most common disease among middle-aged and elderly individuals, following hypertension and hyperlipidemia [1]. - Approximately 90 million people in China suffer from osteoporosis, with around 70 million being women [1]. - The dietary guidelines target adult osteoporosis patients and grassroots health workers, providing nutritional guidance for prevention and improvement, but do not replace pharmacological treatment [1]. - Patients with comorbidities should refer to the guidelines for dietary planning while consulting healthcare professionals for personalized plans [1]. Group 3: Sarcopenia Focus - Sarcopenia is an increasingly prominent public health issue in aging societies, characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength [2]. - The dietary guidelines for sarcopenia are based on modern nutritional science and traditional Chinese medicine, outlining basic principles and plans for dietary management [2]. - The deadline for public consultation on the draft is set for January 30, 2026 [2].