diseases

Question 1

cardiovascular disease

Answer 1

-develops from artherosclerosis (fat/cholesterol in arteries)
> angina-chest pain
> myocardial infarction-heart attack
>cholesterol, lipoproteins, tris
-eat diet rich in fruit, vege, whole grain, high-fiber, fish
-limit sat fat

Question 2

hypertension

Answer 2

-systolic BP >140Hg/ Diastolic BP >90Hg
- 30% of americans >20yrs have hypertension
> leading cause of stroke (nutrition+physical activity prevent)
-DASH

Question 3

diabetes

Answer 3

21mil people
-abnormal regulation blood glucose
- type I - inability pancreas to secrete sufficient insulin
- type II- cell decreased ability respond to insulin
(5-6 equally portioned smaller meals)

Question 4

osteoporosis

prevention/treatment

Answer 4

• weakness/susceptibility to bone fracture, spine/hip/wrist
• 50% all women, 20% men over 50 suffer osteo fracture
• calcium, vit D, K, weight bearing physical activity

Question 5

iron deficiency anemia

Answer 5

20% women 18-44

• vitamin C at each meal
• meat/fish/poultry/beans each meal
• avoid coffee/tea (tannins inhibit absorption, also calcium

Question 6

hypokinetic disease

Answer 6

disease or condition associated with too little activity or exercise
-cardiovascular, LBP, HBP, iron anemia, obesity, diabetes (II)