 Healthy Eating – It Starts When You’re Young Dr. Jim Whitfield, Ph.D

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So What Should we be Eating for a Proper and Healthy Diet?

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Food needs to be cooked and cleaned properly

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly  Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly  Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins  Cooking at very high temperatures can destroy proteins and vitamins

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly  Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins  Cooking at very high temperatures can destroy proteins and vitamins  Many nutrients are in the peels of fruits and vegetables that we don’t utilize

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Excess and repeated washing of cut and peeled foods can cause the loss of water soluble vitamins and minerals

Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough  Excess and repeated washing of cut and peeled foods can cause the loss of water soluble vitamins and minerals  Washing in dirty water can also be very serious and lead to numerous gastro-intestinal problems

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 What happens when we either make bad decisions or because of either poverty or lack of education we are forced into bad situations?

Imbalanced Diet  If we do not eat a balance diet our growth and development may be affected

Harris Lines – These are markers showing where a child’s growth has stopped and started growing do to poor nutrition

Imbalanced Diet  If a required nutrient is taken it at a level lower than needed then a disease may occur  Deficiencies may occur in Proteins, Vitamins or Minerals

Protein Deficiencies  Proteins are body building elements required by the human body. They provide the required energy for the body to function properly and are crucial for the development of muscles. Proteins also facilitate the development of nails, a healthy skin and promote hair growth. Protein deficiency has side effects and can lead to medical conditions.

Protein Deficiencies  Kwashiorkor

Protein Deficiencies  Kwashiorkor  Roughly translates as “The disease the child gets after the new baby comes”

Protein Deficiencies  Kwashiorkor  Roughly translates as “The disease the child gets after the new baby comes”  This means that after the mother stops nursing the baby does not get enough amino acids and cannot make proteins

Protein Deficiencies  It is characterized by stunted growth, dry swollen skin, water retention (edema) and a large swollen belly (Why?)  Many concentration camp survivors suffered from Kwashiorkor

Protein Deficiencies  Marasmus

Protein Deficiencies  Marasmus  Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats

Protein Deficiencies  Marasmus  Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats  It generally effects children under one, whereas Kwashiorkor generally effects children older than one

Protein Deficiencies  Marasmus  Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats  It generally effects children under one, whereas Kwashiorkor generally effects children older than one  Marasmus means “decay” children who have it are at least 60% below normal body weight, have prominent ribs, sunken eyes and are unable to digest or absorb food

Vitamin Deficiencies  Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin A Deficiency  Night Blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A Deficiency  Night Blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency  Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness

Vitamin A Deficiency  Night Blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency  Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness  Vitamin A deficiency prevent the eyes from producing the proper fluids to keep the eyes lubricated. The eyes dry out, the skin crack and bacteria can get in and destroy the cells responsible for sight

Vitamin A Deficiency  Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin, and therefore, needs to be consumed with fat in order to have optimal absorption. High vitamin A foods include sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, winter squashes, lettuce, dried apricots, cantaloupe, bell peppers, fish, liver, and tropical fruits.

Vitamin Deficiencies  Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Thymine deficiency leads to Beriberi

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Thymine deficiency leads to Beriberi  Beriberi causes extreme weakness, swelling of the legs, loss of appetite and weight

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Thymine deficiency leads to Beriberi  Beriberi causes extreme weakness, swelling of the legs, loss of appetite and weight  It may be fatal due to heart and capillary problems

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Where do we find Thymine?

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Where do we find Thymine  Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Where do we find Thymine  Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice  Therefore eating whole cooked, non-milled, non-white rice is an effective means of avoiding Beriberi

Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency  Where do we find Thymine  Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice  Therefore eating whole cooked non-milled, non-white rice is an effective means of avoiding Beriberi  In general Beriberi has not been as big a problem in India as in other Asian Countries because Indians eat less processed rice or parboil it before milling which helps to retain the B1

Vitamin Deficiencies  Vitamin C Deficiency

Vitamin C Deficiency  Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy

Vitamin C Deficiency  Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy 

Vitamin C Deficiency  Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy   Scurvy causes spongy bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, spots on the skin, extreme fatigue and weakness in muscles and joint and potentially death

Vitamin C Deficiency  Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy   Scurvy causes spongy bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, spots on the skin, extreme fatigue and weakness in muscles and joint and potentially death  Scurvy was common among pirates and sailors on long seafaring voyages. Some of Columbus’s men suffered from it

Vitamin C Deficiency  In 1753 a Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy, James Lind, proved it could be treated with citrus fruits

Vitamin C Deficiency  In 1753 a Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy, James Lind, proved it could be treated with citrus fruits  The British who controlled the West Indies at the time treated it with West Indian Limes instead of the more common lemons and oranges. Hence the term “Limy’s” used to refer to the British

Vitamin Deficiencies  Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D Deficiency  Vitamin D deficiency can cause Ricketts  Exposure to sunlight allows the body to convert inactive vitamin D to the active form. This allows calcium to be absorbed and bones to be strong

Vitamin D Deficiency  Vitamin D deficiency can cause Ricketts  Exposure to sunlight allows the body to convert inactive vitamin D to the active form. This allows calcium to be absorbed and bones to be strong  Rickets causes severely bowed legs, pain in the bones and increased fracturing

Vitamin D Deficiency  Interestingly Rickets is more common among people living close to the equator (Like people in India) than it is in people who live in Northern climates (like me) – WHY?

Mineral Deficiencies  Lack of Iron causes anemia – it causes you to be tired and weak. Foods rich in iron include spinach, broccoli, peas, shrimp, liver and eggs

Mineral Deficiencies  Lack of Iron causes anemia – it causes you to be tired and weak. Foods rich in iron include spinach, broccoli, peas, shrimp, liver and eggs  Lack of Iodine causes goiter – causes abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland  Lack of Calcium causes bone and tooth decay

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