Diseases Related to Nutrition

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Diabetes

• Types of diabetes– Pre-diabetes– Type I– Type II– Gestational Diabetes

Type II Diabetes

• Result of genetics & lifestyle

Type II - Symptoms

• Increased thirst• Frequent urination• Fatigue• Blurred vision• Slow-healing cuts• Numbness in hands/feet

Diabetic Treatment

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Lactose Intolerance

• What is it?

Symptoms & treatment

• Symptoms of lactose intolerance

• Treatment

Calcium & Lactose in FoodsNondairy Products Calcium Content Lactose Content

Soymilk, Fortified, 1 cup 200 – 300 mg 0

Salmon, canned, 3 oz 205 mg 0

Broccoli, raw, 1 cup 90 mg 0

Orange, 1 medium 50 mg 0

Pinto Beans, ½ cup 40 mg 0

Tuna, canned, 3 oz 10 mg 0

Dairy Products

Yogurt, plain, low-fat, 1 cup 415 mg 5 g

Milk, reduced fat, 1 cup 295 mg 11 g

Swiss cheese, 1 oz 270 mg 1 g

Ice cream, ½ cup 85 mg 6 g

Cottage cheese, ½ cup 75 mg 2-3 g

American Dietetic Association

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Includes Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis

• What is it?

Celiac Disease

• What is Celiac Disease?

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Symptoms

• Celiac Disease– May affect 1 million people in the

U.S.– 3-5 million worldwide

• Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, fatigue, bone and joint pain, osteoporosis, a constant rash

Treatment

• Gluten free diet– More difficult than one might

expect!

– Foods that are not allowed:• Wheat, rye, barley, spelt

• Found in: breading, broth, mixes, croutons, pastas, imitation bacon, imitation seafood, marinades, processed meats, sauces, stuffings, salad dressings, etc….