1. Foods I—Obj. 4.02 Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 1

2. Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
The following chronic conditions may be affected by managing ones eating patterns include:
High Blood Cholesterol
Hypertension/High blood pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Osteoporosis

3. Special Diets— High cholesterol
Causes
Eating Fatty (saturated fats) foods
Eating High cholesterol foods
Lack of Fiber in the diet
Increase risk of heart disease and stroke
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

4. Special Diets— High Blood Pressure
A risk factor for heart disease
1# killer of women in US
Reduce sodium and saturated fats
Diet rich in calcium, potassium, and magnesium

5. Special Diets—Diabetes—Type II
What is it?
A condition in which the body cannot control blood sugar levels
If left untreated it can cause severe damage to the body—especially the kidneys, eyes, and heart
To control—carbs are rationed through regular meals and careful food choices
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

6. Obesity 65% of all adults are overweight
Number of children under the age of 18 who are overweight has doubled in the last 30 years

7. Obesity 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

8. Portions

9. Obesity Health problems
Excess weight = added strain on bones, muscles, and internal organs
Walking and breathing take extra effort
Heat and humidity increase stress
High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain types of cancers
Over 15# can raise chance of early death

10. Osteoporosis Causes: lack of calcium and exercise
(remember body in motion, stays in motion)
Symptoms:
Brittle bones or bones that break easily
Hormonal changes
Deficiency of Vitamin D

11. Osteoporosis Foods to include: Foods to avoid:
Calcium and vitamin rich foods
Foods high in phosphorous
Dark green leafy vegetables
Foods to avoid:
Caffeine
Soft drinks
Alcohol
Tobacco products