4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 1

Consult a dietitian, nutritionist, or a physician to prescribe one of the following:
• a special eating plan.
• medical nutrition therapy.
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 2

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The following chronic conditions may be affected by managing ones eating patterns include:
 High blood cholesterol
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Hypertension/high blood pressure
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Obesity
 Diabetes
 Osteoporosis
 Anorexia nervosa
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Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 3

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Causes
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Eating fatty (saturated fats) foods
Eating high cholesterol foods
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Lack of fiber in the diet
Symptoms
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Elevated blood pressure
Elevated HDL/LDL levels
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Foods to include
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Low-fat or fat-free
Whole grains
Lean meats
Fish
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Foods to avoid
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Partially hydrogenated oils
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Processed snack foods
Highly marbled meats
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 4

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Causes
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Eating foods with a high sodium content
Eating foods with a high fat content
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Low consumption of foods containing calcium, potassium and magnesium.
Symptoms
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Elevated heart rate
Shortness of breath with exertion
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions
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Foods to include
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Low-sodium foods
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Foods to avoid
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Highly processed snack foods
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Low fiber content
High fat foods
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Causes
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Eating high fat content and low-nutrient dense foods.
Eating oversized portions
Limited physical activity
Inherited genetic traits
Symptoms
Increased health problems
Elevated BMI rating
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Foods to include
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Smaller portions
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Reduced-fat or fat free
Whole grains
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Fish
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Foods that Impact
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Highly processed snack foods
Low-fiber content
High-fat foods
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 6

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Causes
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Symptoms
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Eating foods high in sugar
Excessive body weight
Low consumption of fiber
Excessive thirst
Fatigue
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Foods to include
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Low-sugar and sugarfree
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Protein foods
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Whole grains
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Reduced-fat and fatfree
Foods to avoid
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Foods that are high in sugar
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Foods that are high in carbohydrates
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 7

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Causes
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Lack of calcium and exercise
Symptoms
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Brittle bones or bones that break easily
Hormonal changes
Deficiency of vitamin
D
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Foods to include
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Calcium and vitaminrich foods
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Foods high in phosphorous
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Dark green leafy vegetables
Foods to avoid
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Caffeine
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Soft drinks
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Alcohol
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Tobacco products
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 8

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Causes
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An unrealistic body image
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Peer pressure to be thin
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Symptoms
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Eating rituals
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Extensive exercise
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Obsession with dieting
4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 9

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Causes
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Guilt associated by over eating
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The need to control weight by any means.
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Symptoms
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Tooth decay
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Blistered hands
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Ruptured esophagus
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Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 10

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Causes
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Feeling depressed
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Guilt
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Symptoms
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Consuming 3000 to 5000 calories and day
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Excessive weight gain
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Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 11