We are What We Eat Connecting Food and Health

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1 Slide 1 We are What We Eat Connecting Food and Health Nutrition Research

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3 Slide 3 Eating Disorders Food Allergies Medical Conditions Dietary Guidelines for Americans DIET-RELATED ILLNESSES 3 Do you know someone with Diabetes? High blood pressure? Anorexia Nervosa? We are going to find out more about diet-related illnesses in this lesson.

4 Slide 4 Eating Disorders A complex illness Involves harmful attitudes about body self food Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge-Eating Disorder 4 Eating disorders are serious and dangerous. People with these disorders often need help to overcome them.

5 Slide 5 Warning Signs Refusing to eat Eating very little Extreme weight loss Frequent and intense exercise Eating secretly Disappearing after eating Unhealthy teeth and gums Loss of menstrual cycle Use of diet pills or laxatives 5 Eating disorders are emotional illnesses that are dangerous to a person s health. Long-term medical problems can result including: Heart and kidney problems Breathing difficulties Digestive troubles Do you know anyone who has an eating disorder? How would you try to help them?

6 Slide 6 Food Allergies An allergic reaction to a substance in food Body s immune system reacts Even small amounts of food can cause a reaction May be life-threatening May cause: Rash Swelling of the eyes, lips or throat Itching Stomach cramps Runny nose Headache Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Difficulty breathing 6 Some people are sensitive to foods or substances in food. Examples: Lactose intolerance the inability to adequately digest lactose, the sugar found in milk products Gluten intolerance - the inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and perhaps oats Do you know anyone with a lactose or gluten intolerance? What are their symptoms?

7 Slide 7 Common Food Allergies Peanuts Shellfish Tree nuts Fish Eggs Soybeans Wheat Milk Solution Avoid the food Find a substitution 7 Consult with a physician to diagnose and treat an allergy if you think you have one. What can happen to someone if they were allergic to peanuts and they ate a peanut butter sandwich? Discuss consequences.

8 Slide 8 Medical Conditions Recurring or taking place over a long period of time May require: special eating plans medical nutrition therapy Anemia Diabetes Coronary heart disease Goiter High blood pressure High cholesterol Osteoporosis Rickets 8 Your body can develop problems if you don t fuel it properly. Diet can affect health in many ways: Short-term energy Body weight Vitamin deficiencies Mineral deficiencies Long-term strain on organs Disease prevention Age and appearance

9 Slide 9 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Build a healthy plate Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars and salt Eat the right amount of calories for you Be physically active your way Finding a Balance (click on link) 9 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They provide authoritative advice for Americans ages 2 and older about consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and being physically active to attain and maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health. Click on hyperlink to view video: Finding a Balance The key is FINDING A BALANCE in your lifestyle that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity.

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11 Slide 11 References and Resources Images: Microsoft Office Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbooks: Duyff. R. L. (2010). Food, nutrition & wellness. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Kowtaluk, H. (2010). Food for today. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Weixel, S., & Wempen, F. (2010). Food & nutrition for you. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Video: Finding Balance The key is FINDING A BALANCE in your lifestyle that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity. 11