4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

14.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 2

Reducing the Risk

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


Anorexia Nervosa Causes

An unrealistic body image Peer pressure to be thin

Symptoms Eating rituals Extensive exercise Obsession with dieting


Bulimia Nervosa Causes

Guilt associated by over eating The need to control weight by any means.

Symptoms Tooth decay Blistered hands Ruptured esophagus


Binge Eating Causes

Feeling depressed Guilt

Symptoms Consuming 3000 to 5000 calories and day Excessive weight gain


4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

Documents

Transcript of 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions