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diet and disease

diet and disease. Obesity. Obesity is a body weight that is 20% or more than desirable body weight. http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm. Cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular Disease- a disease of the heart and blood vessels. Atherosclerosis- a disease in

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diet and disease

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  1. diet and disease

  2. Obesity Obesity is a body weight that is 20% or more than desirable body weight. http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm

  3. Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular Disease- a disease of the heart and blood vessels. • Atherosclerosis- a disease in which fat deposits on artery walls. • Embolism- the blockage of an artery by a clump of material traveling in the blood stream.

  4. What is a Heart Attack? • Blockage of a Coronary Artery. Causes death of cardiac tissues.

  5. Bypass Surgery

  6. 3 Things that Reduce Cardiovascular Diseases 1. Limit intake of saturated fats and cholesterol.

  7. 2. Increase intake of foods and beverages containing antioxidants. Examples: Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, citrus fruits, green vegetables. Vitamins A, C, E.

  8. 3. Limit intake of sodium. Daily recommended allowance is 3000 mgs. Salt retains fluids and increases blood pressure.

  9. Sodium in fOOD Chicken Breast 64 mgs. Diet Soda 75 mgs. 1 Hot Dog 504 mgs. 1 Pickle 928 mgs. Parmesian Cheese (1 cup) 1861 mgs. Smoked Salmon (3 ozs.) 1700 mgs

  10. diabetes • A disease in which the body produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. • Obesity causes 97% of Adult On-Set Diabetes (Type 2)

  11. Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) - a ratio of your weight compared to your height.

  12. Body composition • A measure of how much body fat a person has, as compared to muscle and bone.

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