Health Problems

Relating to Eating HabitsBy Vicki Dabrowka for EDU

135June 2014

5 Main Eating-Related Health

Problems Dental Caries (= Tooth Decay) Hypertension (= High Blood

Pressure) Obesity (= Highly Overweight) Cardiovascular Disease (= Heart

Disease) Diabetes (= High Blood Sugar)

Dental Caries

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Dental Caries: A Video Introduction

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Dental Caries: Description

Sugars in your diet can increase tooth decay (destroying the enamel & dentin layers of the tooth) if the teeth are not properly & regularly cleaned.

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Dental Caries: Who’s Affected?

Anyone at any age who does not properly take care of their teeth.

This starts with infants: Do not leave them to fall asleep with their milk bottles. The sugars can lead to tooth decay later on!

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Dental Caries: Signs & Symptoms

A dentist will determine if a patient has tooth decay.

Other signs you might have dental caries & need to see the dentist: ToothachesSwollen gumsBad breathBad taste in mouthDiscolored spots on teeth

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Dental Caries:Prevention

Don’t let babies fall asleep with their bottle.

Use toothpaste with fluoride. Brush teeth at least twice a day--after

meals (especially high in sugar) & before bed. Use proper tooth brushing techniques. Floss & Eat nutritiously. Visit the dentist every 6 months.Image from http://boyetthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/toothbrush.jpg

Dental Caries:Additional Resources

CDC Dental Caries Page http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/disease/dental_caries.html

American Dental Association’s MouthHealthy Website http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/

aka: High Blood

Pressure

Hypertension

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Hypertension: A Video Introduction

(Part 1)

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Hypertension: A Video Introduction

(Part 2)

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Hypertension: Description

Hypertension is the pressure of blood through vessels.

Normal blood pressure is below 120/80.

Blood pressure is considered high if it is 140/90 or higher.

Systolic pressure:

# of heartbea

ts

Diastolic pressure: Measure of

rest between

heartbeats

Hypertension:Who’s Affected?

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Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the USA have hypertension.

These factors can contribute to high blood pressure:

Hereditary Smoking &/or Drinking Being overweight Stress/poor coping skills Salt & poor food choices

Hypertension: Signs & Symptoms

Additionally, a blood pressure reading at a doctor’s office of over 140/90 will indicate a diagnosis of hypertension.

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Hypertension: Prevention

Treatment can come with medication &/or lifestyle changes (listed below): A diet high in fruits & vegetables

with limited intake of fats and sodium (salt).

Reduce stress. Lose weight. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking and

drinking to excess. Image from http://www.my-medical-id.com/hypertension-today

Hypertension:Additional Resources

Kids Health Hypertension Page http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/hypertension.html

Million Hearts http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html

National Kidney Foundation’s Pediatric Hypertension http://www.kidney.org/site/107/pdf/pediatrichypertension.pdf

Obesity

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Obesity:A Video Introduction

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Obesity: Description

When a person is more than 20% of their recommended body weight, they are obese.

25--33% of kids in the USA are considered over- weight or obese.

This chart shows global obesity.

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Obesity: Who’s Affected?

Anyone at any age can be at risk for obesity.

It can be hereditary or due to long-term poor food choices & sedentary lifestyle.

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Obesity:Signs & Symptoms

Carrying too much weight Tire Easily May have sleeping or breathing

problems Obese Children & Teens are at risk

for:Heart Disease Type 2 DiabetesStroke Osteoarthritis Cancers Becoming obese adultsDepression Bone & joint

problemsSleep Apnea Low self-esteem

Obesity:Prevention

Eat consciously and in a healthy way. Become more active on a daily basis. Maintain healthy habits over time. Help children and teens by providing

healthy snack choices, limiting screen time, & being a role model.

Obesity:Prevention

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Obesity:Additional Resources

CDC’s Obesity Page http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/

Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Program http://www.letsmove.gov/

Kids Health Obesity & Overweight Page http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight_obesity.html

Cardiovascular Disease

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aka: Heart

Disease

Cardiovascular Disease:

A Video Introduction

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Cardiovascular Disease: Description

Heart Disease conditions usually involve atherosclerosis (when plaque build up in the walls of arteries, making it more difficult for blood to flow freely through blood vessels).

These are the types of heart disease: Blood Clots Heart Attacks Stroke Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate) Heart Valve problems

Cardiovascular Disease:

Who’s Affected? Heredity: Your genes decide! Age: Risk increases with age (over 55). Other high risk individuals: People of African

or Asian decent; also people in poverty or high stress situations.

Other major factors that you CAN change are: Exposure to Smoking Diabetes Hypertension High Cholesterol Obesity Abusing Alcohol Unhealthy Diet (high in saturated fat) Level of Physical Activity

Cardiovascular Disease:

Signs & Symptoms

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Cardiovascular Disease:

Prevention Make healthy food choices (whole grains; fish & lean meat versus red meat; fruits & vegetables; & foods low in fat/sodium/sugar).

Be physically active! Get routine wellness exams. Avoid smoking/2nd hand smoke. Drink responsibly. Learn stress management

techniques.Image from Image from http://whatcardiologyis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Symptoms-of-Cardiovascular-Condition.jpg

Cardiovascular Disease: Additional

Resources Million Hearts

http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html

American Heart Association http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

CDC’s Heart Disease Page http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/about.htm

Diabetes

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Diabetes:A Video Introduction

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Diabetes: Description

Diabetes = 7th Leading Cause of Death in the US

You have diabetes when your blood glucose (or sugar) levels are above normal.

If you are diabetic, your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin (or use it well) so you have extra sugar in your blood.

Diabetes can lead to: Heart disease Blindness Kidney failure Amputations to lower extremities (ex: toes)

Diabetes: Who’s Affected

There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1: Insulin-dependent = Juvenile-onset

Approx. 5% of all cases are Type 1 Brought about by genetics & environmental

factors (such as poor lifestyle choices with food/exercise).

Type 2: Non-insulin dependent = Adult-onset Approx. 90-95% of all cases are Type 2 African American, Latino American, Native

Americans & Asian Americans are at higher risk. This usually comes on with age, obesity, genetics,

& lack of physical activity.

Diabetes: Signs & Symptoms

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Diabetes:Prevention

Weight loss & nutritious eating = Eat Right! Less fatty & fried foodsLess empty-calorie, sugar-filled foodsLess sodas & sugary drinksLess salt & pre-packaged foodsMore whole grainsMore fruits & vegetables (esp. dark green & orange)

Daily exercise = Be Active!! (30 min x 5 days a week)Image from http://www.chsamerica.com/userfiles/images/diabetes_superfood.jpg

Diabetes: Additional Resources

American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/

CDC’s Diabetes Page http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/

Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation http://jdrf.org/

The Endor…

Is it merely a new beginning:

eating in a healthier way?

Informational Resources:

Marotz Lynn R. (2010). Health, Safety, & Nutrition for the Young Child (8th ed). Belmont, CA. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

American Academy of Pediatricshttp://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

Center for Disease Control (CDC), Adolescent & School Health http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/

Nemours Foundation http://classroom.kidshealth.org