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Overconsumption of nutrients (Cardiovascular disease (Symptoms (Extreme…
Overconsumption of nutrients
Obesity
high in fat: eating fast food
Abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% more over an individuals ideal body weight
BMI> 25 = overweight
BMI>30 = obese
Cardiovascular disease
generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels than can lead to heart attack, chest pain or stroke
most common causes of death in Australia
Causes
blood lipids that contain cholesterol include low density lipoprotein
(LDL) - causes the condition
(HDL) - helps the condition
Saturated and trans fats in the diet tend to increase LDL cholesterol in the blood
Symptoms
Extreme fatigue
Fast heart rate
loss of appetite
chest pain or discomfort during activity
confusion
leads to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack
arteriosclerosis
How to prevent CVD
exercise and reduced intake of saturated fats is recommended
Control blood pressure
reduce salt intake
quit smoking
Type 2 diabetes
controlled by diet and exercise - might have some genetic links -more common in familys that have obesity levels
Food that cause type 2 diabetes
High processed carbohydrates
Sugar sweetened drinks
Saturated and trans fats-
red and pressed meat
Food recommendations
Low Gi foods are recommended for diabetes
Symptoms
excessive uranation
tiredness
infections and cuts taking a long time to heal
mood swings
leads to
heart and blood vessel disease
kidney damage
eye damage
skin conditions