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Causes Type 1 – Hereditary (you are born with it) – The immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreases. Type 2 – Excess body fat – InactivityTRANSCRIPT
Health Concerns
DIABETES
Causes
• Type 1–Hereditary (you are born with it)– The immune system attacks and destroys
the insulin producing cells in the pancreases.
• Type 2– Excess body fat– Inactivity
Symptoms
• Increased thirst• Frequent urination• Extreme hunger• Unexplained weight loss• Fatigue• Blurred vision• Slow-healing sores
High Risk
• Type 1– Family history
• Type 2–Overweight– Inactive
Prevention
• Type 1–None
• Type 2–Maintain a healthy weight– Eat nutritious foods–Keep active
Diabetes Video Clip
• Can Type 2 Diabetes be reversed?• Show video clip.
HEART DISEASE
Causes
• Plaque forms along the inner wall of the arteries.
Symptoms
• Chest pain• Shortness of breath• Pain• Numbness and/or weakness or coldness in
legs and/or arms
High Risk
• Genetics• Age• High-fat diet• Lack of exercise• High stress• Smoke and tobacco use• Excessive alcohol consumption• Lowe fiber intake• Low vitamin/mineral intake
Prevention
• Decrease foods that are high in:– Saturated fats– Sodium
• Exercise
ANEMIA
Causes
• Severe depletion of iron stores resulting in low blood hemoglobin.
Symptoms
• Weak• Tired• Mental state effected
High Risk
• Menstruating women
Prevention
• Eat foods high in iron –Red meat, egg yolks, dark green vegetables,
dried fruits, fortified cereals• Eat foods high in Vitamin C–Oranges and tomatoes–Helps with iron absorption in the body
COLON CANCER
Causes
• Heredity• Not getting enough fiber in the diet
Symptoms
• Often there are no early symptoms• Bloody stools• Abdominal pain
High Risk
• Top cancer causing death in the United States• It is preventable
Prevention
• Eat high fiber foods–Whole grains– Fruits–Vegetables
• Eat between 25 and 35 grams of fiber daily
OSTEOPOROSIS
Causes
• Bones become porous and fragile due to a lack of calcium.
Symptoms
• Bones break easily• Curvature of the spine
High Risk
• Females• Elderly
Prevention
• Eat 3 to 4 servings of foods rich in calcium–Milk and dairy products–Broccoli– Salmon– Figs
OBESITY
Causes
• Having too much body fat
Symptoms
• Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
High Risk
• Those that do not exercise–Major contributor to obesity in the United
States
Prevention
• Balance calorie intake with output–People tend to underestimate their calorie
intake and overestimate their calorie output.
• Eat nutrient dense foods
Prevention
• Avoid high sugar, sodium, and fat foods• Increase overall activity– Take the stairs over the elevator–Park further away from the building and
walk
Obesity Problem in America
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Summary
• There are many health concerns that are nutritional based.
• By watching what you eat, it will help reduce the risk of many of these diseases.