Diseases linked to Poor Nutrition

Bell Ringer With your partner think of 3 diseases and explain how that disease can be linked to our diet and lifestyle choices

Obesity A condition in which a person has an abnormally high and unhealthy portion of body fat BMI of 30 or above Increases chances of health risks 68 percent of US adults are considered overweight or obese

Obesity Causes Signs/Symptoms Lack of exercise Eating foods high in preservatives, fats and sugars Fast food Desserts Ice cream French fries Clothes feeling tight Scale showing you gained weight Noticing extra fat around the waist

Tooth Decay Permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes Causes: Eating foods that are high in sugar and other carbohydrates, which feed the bacteria in your mouth Bacteria feeds on sugars in the food you eat Not getting enough fluoride Not having enough saliva

Signs and Symptoms (Tooth Decay) Toothache Tooth sensitivity Mild to sharp pain while eating or drinking sweet, hot or cold foods Visible holes or pits in teeth Brown, black or white staining on surfaces of teeth Pain when you bite down

High Blood Pressure Long term force of the blood against you artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease Determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries Systolic blood pressure of 140 or above, prehypertension is 120-139

High Blood Pressure Causes Signs/Symptoms Eating too much salt in your diet Genetics Lack of physical activity Being overweight or obese Usually unnoticeable unless extremely high Severe headache Fatigue or confusion Vision problems Chest pain Difficulty breathing Irregular heart beat

High Cholesterol Cholesterol is the type of fat in your blood (LDL) Increases risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke If you have too much starts to build up in your arteries, and makes them harden

Causes Signs/Symptoms Eating foods high in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol Being inactive PA increases HDL After age 20 cholesterol rises Genetics There are no symptoms A blood test is the only way to detect

Cardiovascular Disease When plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries Narrows the arteries, making it harder for the blood to flow through and sometimes stop the flow Number 1 cause of death in America Causes: High amounts of fats, cholesterol in the blood High amounts of sugar in the blood Eating foods high in fat, cholesterol and sugar

Signs/Symptoms Shortness of breath Palpitations A faster heart beat Weakness or dizziness Nausea Sweating Discomfort or pressure in chest

Stroke When the flow of oxygen rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked w/o oxygen, brain cells start to die after a few minutes, sudden bleeding in the brain can also cause a stroke Rapidly growing health threat for middle-aged women 5th leading cause of death in the US

causes Signs/symptoms Obesity Vitamin D deficiency High levels of sugar in blood Eating processed foods containing trans-fat, smoked or processed meats and diet sodas Trouble speaking and understanding Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes Headache Trouble with walking

Type-2 Diabetes A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose) 27 million people in the US have this type of diabetes Pancreas makes insulin, but their cells don’t use the insulin like they should 7th leading cause of death in the US

causes Signs/symptoms Lack of physical activity Genetics Eating calorie dense, refined foods and beverages such as sodas and fruit juices Excessive thirst Frequent or increased urination Excessive hunger Fatigue Blurry vision Sores or cuts that won’t heal

Osteoporosis A condition in which the bones become weak and brittle from loss of tissue Causes: Hormonal changes “menopause” Deficiency of vitamin D or calcium Lack of load bearing physical activity

Signs and symptoms Back pain Loss of height over time A stooped posture A bone fracture that occurs much more easily then expected

Pancreatic Cancer Cancer that begins in the organ lying behind the lower part of the stomach Usually has a poor prognosis even when diagnosed early Causes Genetics Obesity Diet high in fats and smoked or processed meat

symptoms Upper abdominal pain Yellowing of skin or eyes Depression Blood clots Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss

Depression A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Causes: Genetics Lack of exercise Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin B deficiency Iron deficiency

Symptoms Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions Fatigue and decreased energy Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness

Anemia A condition in which the blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells Mostly common in women Most common blood condition in the US Causes: Iron deficiency Blood loss hereditary

symptoms Fatigue Weakness Pale skin A fast or irregular heart beat Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness Cognitive problems

Breast Cancer A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts More than 3 million US cases per year Not only found in women

causes symptoms Genetics Obesity Dietary fat intake Research Lump in the breast Changes shape and texture of the nipple or breast fatigue

Asthma A condition in which a persons airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produces extra mucus making it difficult to breathe Can’t be cured but prescriptions can make symptoms go away Causes: Genetics Allergies Obesity Some researchers classify this as it’s own subtype: obese asthma

Symptoms Coughing, especially at night, during exercise or when laughing Shortness of breath Chest tightness wheezing

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