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Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
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Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
• The following chronic conditions may be affected by managing
ones eating patterns include:
 High Blood Cholesterol
 Hypertension/High blood pressure
 Obesity
 Diabetes
 Osteoporosis
Special Diets— High
cholesterol
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Causes
 Eating Fatty (saturated fats) foods
 Eating High cholesterol foods
 Lack of Fiber in the diet
 Increase risk of heart disease and stroke
Symptoms
 Elevated blood pressure
 Elevated HDL/LDL levels
Foods to include
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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
Special Diets—
High Blood Pressure
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A risk factor for heart disease
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1# killer of women in US
Reduce sodium and saturated fats
 Diet rich in calcium, potassium, and
magnesium
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Special Diets—Diabetes—Type II
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What is it?
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A condition in which the
body cannot control
blood sugar levels
If left untreated it can
cause severe damage to
the body—especially the
kidneys, eyes, and heart
To control—carbs are
rationed through regular
meals and careful food
choices
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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
Obesity
65% of all adults are
overweight
 Number of children
under the age of 18
who are overweight
has doubled in the
last 30 years
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Obesity
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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
Portions
Obesity
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Health problems
Excess weight = added strain on bones,
muscles, and internal organs
 Walking and breathing take extra effort
 Heat and humidity increase stress
 High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke,
diabetes, certain types of cancers
 Over 15# can raise chance of early death
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Osteoporosis
Causes: lack of calcium and exercise
(remember body in motion, stays in
motion)
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Brittle bones or
bones that break
easily
 Hormonal changes
 Deficiency of Vitamin D
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Osteoporosis
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Foods to include:
Calcium and vitamin rich foods
 Foods high in phosphorous
 Dark green leafy vegetables
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Foods to avoid:
Caffeine
 Soft drinks
 Alcohol
 Tobacco products
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