Friend who adopted a "healthy" lifestyle. But, her health has been deteriorating

Nutrients: The three main types of macromolecules, plus vitamins, minerals & water:

Carbohydrates

The way the above nutrients are used in the body:

They provide the body with energy. Most of the carbohydrates in the foods you eat are digested and broken down into glucose before entering the bloodstream. Your cells convert carbohydrates into the fuel molecule ATP through cellular respiration

The RDA for a healthy diet & why:

RDAs apply to vitamins and minerals from food & daily supplements.

How nutrients are necessary for other body systems, including muscular, cardiac, endocrine, nervous, & urinary:

Muscular

For each item identified as an upstream cause, explain the effects on the body:

Identify those specific aspects of her "healthy" lifestyle that are not so healthy:

Following lifestyles & diets based on celebrities & non credible sources/websites

Following celebrity diets or non-credible diets are not good for the body b/c they are not professional in the medical field so they can exclude some food that might be useful for the body

Also consider the positive feedback that occurs as deficiencies affect organs & systems which can continue to affect other organs & systems.

She might have Jaundice since her eyes have a yellow appearance which can indicate a problem with her liver or excess breakdown of RBC's which can continue to affect her liver if she doesn't change her eating habits

Shallow skin, hair falling out, fatigue & not having normal menstrual cycles may be an indication that she lacks iron. A lack of iron can lead to your body not have enough hemoglobin so your tissues &muscles don't get enough oxygen & aren't able to work effectively. Which can lead to anemia.

Becoming vegan without the help of a nutritionist for medical advice

Lipids

Proteins

Water-soluble Vitamins: (Vitamins B & C)

Fat-soluble Vitamins: (Vitamins A, D, E & K)

Essential Vitamins: Must be provided in the diet

Major Minerals: Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium & Sulfur

Trace Minerals: Chromium, Copper, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Selenium & Zinc

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The body uses lipids as an energy store, as insulation & to make cell membranes.

Becoming vegan is a big lifestyle change, therefore a nutritionist or medical professional should be monitoring your health while transitioning. If not, you can push your body to the limit & not consume as many nutrients that your body needs.

Lack of dairy products can lead to a deficiency in calcium which can lead to weakened bones & in increase in hypocalemia. Also, it can lead heart problems since calcium is essential to the heart.

Raw water has not been filtered or cleaned from the bacteria or parasites that it may contain. Some bacteria can be really harmful to the body along with parasites can cause diseases & potential weight loss.

The body uses protein to build and repair tissues. Also, the body uses protein to make enzymes, hormones, & other body chemicals.

Vitamin B- have a direct impact on your energy levels, brain function, & cell metabolism.
Vitamin C- is needed by the body to form collagen. Also, vitamin C is used to make skin, tendons, ligaments & blood vessels.

Vitamin A- Is good for healthy vision, skin, bones and other tissues in the body.
Vitamin D- Absorbs calcium & promote bone growth.
Vitamin E-
It acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
Vitamin K-
Plays a role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, & regulating blood calcium levels.

The purpose of these guidelines is to inform you how much of a specific nutrient your body needs on a daily basis.

Proteins like milk help strengthen bones and muscles with essential nutrients like Calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous & potassium.

It is important to meet your daily recommended dietary allowances so that your body gets everything it needs to function

Cardiac

Recommended dietary allowances are on nutrition facts labels on all of the foods you eat. Food manufacturers are required to list the percent daily value of RDAs for certain nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron

RDA's let you know the overall quality of the food you are consuming. If it is either healthy or unhealthy

The 13 essential vitamins perform hundreds of roles in the body. For example, they boost your immune system, convert food into energy, & repair cellular damage.

Ca2+- To building bones and keeping them healthy, calcium enables our blood to clot, our muscles to contract, and our heart to beat.
Chloride- Helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of your body fluids.
Cobalt-
Is only in the body as part of vitamin B-12. It's needed for making RBC's.
Magnesium- Supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong.
Manganese- Contributes to many bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrates.
Phosphorus- Formation of bones and teeth.
K+ -It helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals.


Na+ - It's important for proper muscle and nerve function. It also helps maintain stable blood pressure levels.


Sulfur- Necessary for the synthesis of certain key proteins.

Chromium- Important in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates.
Cooper- Helps the body form collagen and absorb iron, and plays a role in energy production.
Fluorine-
Is essential for the maintenance and solidification of our bones and prevents dental decay.
Iodine-
The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones.
Iron-
In RBC's where it helps carry oxygen to the body's cells and tissues.
Selenium-
It plays a critical role in metabolism and thyroid function
Zinc-
It's needed for the body's immune system to work properly

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Background:

Upstream Causes:

Downstream Effects:

Raw water is water found in the environment that has not been treated & does not have any of its minerals, ions, particles, bacteria, or parasites removed. NOT too healthy.

No consuming meat which is a big source for protein

Not consuming milk, eggs or dairy

Doing things she isn't certain about like avoiding GMOs without doing research before making that choice

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Eating foods like fresh fruits & vegetables; high-fiber foods; whole grains; legumes, including peas, beans, certain nuts; fish & olive oil maintain healthy cardiovascular health & prevent atherosclerosis & reduces chance of myocardial infraction

Endocrine

The endocrine system needs Iodine to maintain thyroid health. Iodine deficiencies prevent thyroid hormone production & can cause goiter, or abnormal growth of the thyroid gland. Dairy products typically contain added vitamin A & D, eating Brazil nuts can boost your intake of selenium & cod, shrimp & iodized salt provide iodine.

Nervous

Adequate B12 is critical to maintain the myelin sheath, which surrounds and protects nerves. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to damage to the myelin sheath and problems with nerve functioning. B12 is naturally found in animal products ranging from seafood to meat.

Urinary

More fiber-rich foods, such as whole grains, & less refined foods, such as white bread, reduce UTI symptoms. Nutritious whole grain like pasta, brown rice and bread provide antioxidants, such as vitamin E, which protects bladder from cancer & other illnesses

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What do you think will help re-establish homeostasis?

Talking to a nutritionist or medical professional to get back on track on a diet that will make her health improve

Include the three types of macromolecules, vitamins & clean filtered water in her diet for a healthy overall health

Continue to take her multivitamins but incorporating healthy eating while following RDA guidelines

Insufficient protein in your diet reduces lean body mass, muscle strength, & function. Not consuming enough protein can also cause muscle cramping, weakness, & soreness.

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Not consuming meat can cause a deficiency in iodine, zinc, and vitamin B12 which can cause goiters, fatigue, diarrhea, or neurological damage.

Not consuming dairy can cause brittle bones & calcium deficiency

Not knowing what you are excluding from your diet can have a big affect in you body. It's best to do research prior before doing any type of change.
(GMO's are crops generally include resistance to certain pests, diseases, or environmental conditions, or resistance to chemical treatments).

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Also, making sure she is consuming enough minerals in her diet from her foods since they are a major part for maintaining overall health

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