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Health Problems
Osteoporosis
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Fragile bones
that break easily
• Lack of calcium and Vitamin D
• Cheese• Broccoli• Orange juice• Cereals
• Any age group
Anemia
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Not enough
red blood cells• Lack of vitamin
B12, folic acid and iron
• Meats• Spinach
• Born with it or may develop it at any time
Heart Disease
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Clogging of
arteries and veins causing heart problem
• Fat Avoid:• Eggs• Meat• Foods high in
fat
• Increases with age
Cancer
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• A group of
many related diseases that begin in the cells
• Diet• Alcohol• Tobacco• UV radiation
Avoid:• Foods high in
fat• Fast food
• Can affect any age group
Diabetes
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Blood sugar
too high (or low)
• Sugar Avoid:• Chocolate• Cookies • Candy
• Any age
Obesity
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Overweight • Excess body fat
• Imbalance between energy intake and energy output
• Excess calories and food intake
• Usually ages 2 and up
Scurvy
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Deficiency
disease• Ascorbic acid
(vitamin C)• Oranges• Tomatoes• Spinach• Cabbage
• 6-18 months of age
Rickets
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Weak bones • Vitamin D
• Calcium• Phosphorus
• Milk products• Green veggies• Salmon• Liver• Egg yolk
• 6-24 months of age
Night Blindness
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• Inability to see
under low levels of illumination
• Lack of Vitamin A
• Green, orange and yellow veggies
• Liver• Egg yolk• Dairy products
• Any age
Hypertension
Description of disease
Nutrient responsible for
the problem
Food sources of Nutrient
Stage in life cycle this
disease occurs• High blood
pressure• Fat• Lack of all
vitamins
Avoid:• Fast foods• Processed
foods
• Young adults and up
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