Hemoglobin. What is it? Why is iron important? What food sources contain iron?

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2 Hemoglobin What is it? Why is iron important? What food sources contain iron?

3 Poor Diet Lack of Iron and B12 vitamins in the diet Blood Loss Pregnancy Genetics

4 Fatigue due to cells and tissues not being oxygenated Shortness of breath Headache Difficulty concentrating

5 Adolescent females due to menstruation Women in childbearing years Seniors (citizens, not students!) Vegetarians

6 Eat a diet that contains foods with the nutrients iron, vitamin C and vitamin B12 Dark green leafy vegetables, meats, fortified breads and cereals Exercise Iron supplements if prescribed

7 Diabetes a chronic disease resulting in the inability to reduce blood sugar Hyperglycemia blood glucose levels are too high Glucose=sugar Diabetes affects the body s production and use of insulin, making blood glucose levels abnormally high Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreases

8 Type I Child/Juvenile diabetes Autoimmune reaction that destroyed or reduced the ability of the pancreas to synthesize insulin Insulin is not produced OR enough is not produced Insulin dependent

9 Insulin resistance Insulin receptor s inability to use insulin correctly Life style changes: Control diet, exercise, stress and oral medication A pill to help restore the communication between self-produced insulin and the insulin receptor.

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11 Causes: Low insulin production and absorption Obesity High fat and high sodium diets Lack of exercise - sedentary Alcohol Ethnicity more prevalent in Hispanics and Blacks Age

12 Excessive thirst Increased urination Unexplained weight loss or gain Fatigue Blurred vision Dry mouth Slow healing of cuts and sores

13 Genetics Blacks and Hispanics The elderly Those with sedentary lifestyles (lack of physical activity)

14 Lose the extra weight Cut down on fat and calories consumed Skip low carb or high protein diets eat moderately Get your fiber go for whole grains Exercise

15 Damage to Kidneys Eyes Other parts of the body (feet and circulation)

16 Causes: Polyp formation in the colon Family history Dietary habits low fiber and high fat diets Obesity Smoking

17 Genetics Those with a cancer in their family history

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19 Cancer Polyp

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21 Rectal Bleeding Fatigue Pale skin Blood in fecal matter Abdominal distention and pain Unexplained nausea and vomiting Unexplained weight loss

22 Watch your weight Eat well Limit drinking Get active Do not smoke

23 Happens when the blood vessels to the heart are occluded or clogged and oxygen delivery to the constantly contracting heart muscle is diminished or absent. During the heart attach the muscle dies due to lack of oxygen. One third of the individuals with heart disease die from Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is more commonly known as clogging, narrowing, and/or hardening of the arteries. (plaque, fatty material includes cholesterol and build up in damages or stressed parts of the artery by hypertension(stress, high blood pressure, etc.). Atherosclerosis contributes to stroke.

24 Causes: Unhealthy diet and unhealthy dietary fat intake High saturated fat and sodium diets Low fruits and vegetables Low fiber In activity Exercise 30 min a day to maintain weight. 60 to build muscle and loss weight.

25 Shortness of breath Angina - pain or discomfort in the chest, neck, arm or shoulder. Weakness Dizziness, nausea, sweating Palpitations of the heart (a faster heartbeat)

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29 Heart Disease Death Rates, Adults Ages 35 Years and Older, by County

30 The less active sedentary lifestyle Those with a high fat and high sodium diet Those that are overweight

31 Decrease consumption of food high in fats and sodium. Increase fiber in the diet Exercise

32 Porous Bone Disease in which bones become more likely to break

33 Causes: Lack of calcium and phosphate in the diet The bones become porous and fragile as the bone mass decreases. Hormone production especially estrogen and progesterone.

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36 Most people find they have Osteoporosis after they have fallen and have fractured their hip or wrist. Back pain Loss of height Curved back

37 Women, White and Asian more than any other ethnicity. Smokers Those with eating disorders Those that have used steroids, both prescribed and others.

38 Consume at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day One 8 oz glass of milk or chocolate milk has 300 mg of calcium. Exercise especially weight bearing exercise, like walking, dancing, jogging, and calisthenics. Eliminate smoking, alcohol and steroid use.