4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

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4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
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Reducing the Risk

• Consult a dietitian, nutritionist, or a physician
  to prescribe one of the following
• a special eating plan.
• medical nutrition therapy.

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Chronic Conditions affected by Nutrition

• The following chronic conditions may be affected
  by managing ones eating patterns include
• High blood cholesterol
• Hypertension/high blood pressure
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge eating

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High Blood Cholesterol

• Causes
• Eating fatty (saturated fats) foods
• Eating high cholesterol foods
• Lack of fiber in the diet
• Symptoms
• Elevated blood pressure
• Elevated HDL/LDL levels

• Foods to include
• Low-fat or fat-free
• Whole grains
• Lean meats
• Fish
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Foods to avoid
• Partially hydrogenated oils
• Processed snack foods
• Highly marbled meats

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Hypertension/High blood pressure

• Causes
• Eating foods with a high sodium content
• Eating foods with a high fat content
• Low consumption of foods containing calcium,
  potassium and magnesium.
• Symptoms
• Elevated heart rate
• Shortness of breath with exertion

• Foods to include
• Low-sodium foods
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Foods to avoid
• Highly processed snack foods
• Low fiber content
• High fat foods

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Obesity

• Causes
• Eating high fat content and low-nutrient dense
  foods.
• Eating oversized portions
• Limited physical activity
• Inherited genetic traits
• Symptoms
• Increased health problems
• Elevated BMI rating

• Foods to include
• Smaller portions
• Reduced-fat or fat free
• Whole grains
• Fish
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Foods that Impact
• Highly processed snack foods
• Low-fiber content
• High-fat foods

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Diabetes- Type II

• Causes
• Eating foods high in sugar
• Excessive body weight
• Low consumption of fiber
• Symptoms
• Excessive thirst
• Fatigue

• Foods to include
• Low-sugar and sugar-free
• Protein foods
• Whole grains
• Reduced-fat and fat-free
• Foods to avoid
• Foods that are high in sugar
• Foods that are high in carbohydrates

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Osteoporosis

• Causes
• Lack of calcium and exercise
• Symptoms
• Brittle bones or bones that break easily
• Hormonal changes
• Deficiency of vitamin D

• Foods to include
• Calcium and vitamin-rich foods
• Foods high in phosphorous
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Foods to avoid
• Caffeine
• Soft drinks
• Alcohol
• Tobacco products

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Anorexia Nervosa

• Causes
• An unrealistic body image
• Peer pressure to be thin
• Symptoms
• Eating rituals
• Extensive exercise
• Obsession with dieting

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Bulimia Nervosa

• Causes
• Guilt associated by over eating
• The need to control weight by any means.
• Symptoms
• Tooth decay
• Blistered hands
• Ruptured esophagus

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Binge Eating

• Causes
• Feeling depressed
• Guilt
• Symptoms
• Consuming 3000 to 5000 calories and day
• Excessive weight gain