The role of nutrition in addressing the following conditions: Cardiovascular health Diabetes mellitus Colorectal cancer Obesity Osteoporosis

The role of nutrition Some nutrients offer protection from health-related diseases Some nutrients increase the risk of certain diet-related diseases

Nutrition and cardiovascular health Nutrition as a risk factor Nutrition as a protective factor  High fat consumption, especially trans fats and saturated fats  Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish such as tuna and salmon  Low dietary fibre consumption  Omega-6 fatty acids found in vegetable oils  High sodium (salt) consumption  Fibre-rich foods

Nutrition and diabetes Nutrition as a risk factor Nutrition as a protective factor  High sugar (typically high GI) and saturated fat intake  Low GI foods  Low dietary fibre consumption  Foods containing polyunsaturated oils  Fibre-rich foods

Nutrition and colorectal cancer Nutrition as a risk factor Nutrition as a protective factor  High saturated and trans fat consumption  Foods rich in vitamin C  Low dietary fibre consumption  Fibre-rich foods

Nutrition and obesity Nutrition as a risk factor Nutrition as a protective factor  High fat consumption  Low or reduced fat foods  Intake of high GI foods  Low GI foods  Low dietary fibre consumption  Fibre-rich foods  Overconsumption  Appropriate food intake

Nutrition and osteoporosis Nutrition as a risk factor Nutrition as a protective factor  High salt consumption  Calcium rich foods  More than six drinks per day containing caffeine (coffee, cola, tea)  Sufficient vitamin D  Excessive alcohol intake  Low levels of Vitamin D