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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
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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
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Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Pain
Numbness and/or weakness or coldness in
legs and/or arms
High Risk
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Genetics
Age
High-fat diet
Lack of exercise
High stress
Smoke and tobacco use
Excessive alcohol consumption
Low 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
• Show video clip “Obesity in America”
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.