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NEWtrition. Webinar, Week 5. Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist . Objectives . Disease Prevention Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer. Prevention.

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  1. NEWtrition • Webinar, Week 5 Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist

  2. Objectives • Disease Prevention • Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer

  3. Prevention • 70% of disease preventable through healthy diet • Cancers • Heart Disease • High Cholesterol • High Blood Pressure • Diabetes • Osteoporosis • Migraines

  4. What Really Determines Health or Disease for Most of Us? Genetics Physiology/Biochemistry Environment 70-90% of chronic disease Lifestyle

  5. Osteoporosis • pH balance • Chronic low-grade inflammation • Calcium • Vitamin D, Magnesium • Protein Intake • Exercise • Avoid: Sodium, Caffeine, Smoking, Heavy Alcohol Consumption

  6. pH Balance • Acidic foods • Processed cheese, Beef, Fried food, Hydrogenated Fats, Milk, Food dye, Antibiotics, Milk Chocolate, Corn • Alkaline Foods • Onion, Sweet Potato, Garlic, Most Greens, Potato, Carrots, Mushrooms • *Lemon

  7. Type II Diabetes • Keep blood sugar stable • Carbohydrates • Complex vs Simple • Fiber Intake • Glycemic Index • Avoid eating processed carbohydrates alone

  8. Type II Diabetes • Signs of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia: • Increased thirst • Headaches • Difficulty Concentrating • Blurred vision • Fatigue • Sweating • Palpitations

  9. High Cholesterol • Naturally created by body • LDL vs HDL • Converted from Saturated Fat • Animal Products • High Cholesterol’s potential effects

  10. High Blood Pressure • High salt intake • Processed foods, table salt • DASH Diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) • High Blood Pressure medications • Statins • K and Mg

  11. Cardiovascular Disease • Major Risk Factors for CVD • Smoking • Diabetes • Family history of CVD • Poor total cholesterol/HDL ratio • Hypertension or blood pressure > or equal to 130/85 • Obesity • Lack of exercise

  12. Cancer • Limit dairy servings to 1-2/day • Mediterranean Diet • Avoid processed foods • Alcohol intake • Soy • Antioxidants • Vitamin D

  13. Migraines • Triggers are oftentimes caffeine, alcohol, MSG, chocolate, processed meats, dairy, nuts/nut butters, citrus fruits, and artificial sweeteners. • Elimination Diets • Hypoallergenic Diets • Anti-inflammatory Diet

  14. Disease Prevention • Antioxidants • Omega 3s • Vitamin D • Multi-Vitamin • Mediterranean Diet

  15. Dining OutLunch and Dinner

  16. Summary • Disease Prevention • Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer

  17. Questions??nutrition@lifestart.net

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