5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 1 Reducing the Risk Consult a dietitian, nutritionist, or a physician to prescribe one of the following: • a special eating plan. • medical nutrition therapy. 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 2 Chronic Conditions affected by Nutrition • The following chronic conditions may be affected by managing ones eating patterns include: High Blood Cholesterol Hypertension/High blood pressure Obesity Diabetes Osteoporosis Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 3 High Blood Cholesterol Causes Eating Fatty (saturated fats) foods Eating High cholesterol foods Lack of Fiber in the diet 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 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 4 Hypertension/High blood pressure Causes Eating foods with a high sodium content Eating foods with a high fat content Low consumption of foods containing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Symptoms Elevated heart rate Shortness of breath with exertion Foods to include Low-sodium foods Fresh fruits and vegetables Whole grains Foods to avoid Highly processed snack foods Low fiber content High fat foods 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 5 Obesity Causes 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 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 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 6 Diabetes- Type II Causes Eating foods high in sugar Excessive body weight Low consumption of fiber Symptoms Excessive thirst Fatigue 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Foods to include Low-sugar and sugarfree Protein foods Whole grains Reduced-fat and fatfree Foods to avoid Foods that are high in sugar Foods that are high in carbohydrates 7 Osteoporosis Causes Lack of calcium and exercise Symptoms Brittle bones or bones that break easily Hormonal changes Deficiency of vitamin D 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Foods to include Calcium and vitaminrich foods Foods high in phosphorous Dark green leafy vegetables Foods to avoid Caffeine Soft drinks Alcohol Tobacco products 8 Anorexia Nervosa Causes An unrealistic body image Peer pressure to be thin Symptoms Eating rituals Extensive exercise Obsession with dieting 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 9 Bulimia Nervosa Causes Guilt associated by over eating The need to control weight by any means. Symptoms Tooth decay Blistered hands Ruptured esophagus 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 10 Binge Eating Causes Feeling depressed Guilt Symptoms Consuming 3000 to 5000 calories and day Excessive weight gain 5.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 11