pp 6 chronic diseases_
TRANSCRIPT
CHRONIC DISEASES
Standard Covered
1.5N- Describe the relationship between poor eating habits and chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoperosis
Agenda
Do Now Vocabulary words Heart Diseases Obesity Reflection
Do Now!
Word of the day: Betray- to disappoint the hopes or
expectations of; be disloyal to.
Quote of the Day: “ A failure is a man who has blundered,
but is not able to cash in on the experience”
- Elbert Hubbard
Vocabulary Words
Coronary Congestive Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Osteoporosis
Eating Habits
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38544661#38544661
Heart Diseases
Umbrella term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart Coronary Artery disease Congestive heart failure Heart attack
Used interchangeably with “cardiovascular disease”
Is the #1 worldwide killer of men and women
Responsible for 40% of all deaths in the U.S.
Coronary Artery Disease
Develops when your arteries- the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen, and nutrients- become damaged.
Usual suspect? Cholesterol-containing deposits
What does this mean? When plaque builds up, your arteries narrow
which means your heart receives less blood Can go undetected for decades until heart
attack occurs.
Heart failure
Aka- Congestive heart failure, means you heart can’t pump enough blood to meet you body’s needs.
Best way to prevent heart failure is to control risk factors:
Coronary artery disease High blood pressure High cholesterol (comes from animals) Diabetes Obesity
Obesity
What is obesity? An excess portion of total body fat A person is considered overweight when
there weight is 20% or more above normal body weight?
What is “normal” body weight” Let’s take a look
Height and Weight Chart
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Alternative and more common measure of obesity
Considered overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 29.9 Over 30 is considered- obese Over 40 is considered- morbidly obese
How to calculate BMI BMI can be calculated by multiplying weight
(in pounds) by 705, then dividing by height (in inches) twice
Let’s google- webmd BMI calculator
What Causes Obesity
Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. For many people this boils down to eating too much and exercising too little.
Other factors: Age-metabolism slows down Gender- men burn more energy at rest Genetics- tend to run in families Environmental factors Psychological factors Medication
How to overcome obesity
1st- See a doctor 2nd Come up with diet plan 3rd Build a fitness plan 4th Commit to plan
Remember- the only time success come before work is in the?
Diabetes
Different types of Diabetes Type I (Juvenile diabetes) Type II (Adult onset) Gestational (will not cover)
Type I Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to properly control blood sugar levels.
Genetic Predisposition: it runs in your family, so you are more likely to get it.
Usually diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults
However,
you can get it at any age!!
Type II Diabetes
Is associated with weight gain/obesity
It is the most common form of Diabetes
Approximately 21 million people have T2d
Problem is not production of insulin but proper use of insulin
Most Common Amongst
African Americans Latinos Native Americans Asian-Americans Native Americans
Symptoms
Frequent urination Excessive thirst Extreme hunger or constant eating Unexplained weight loss Glucose in urine
Symptoms…
Tiredness or fatigue
Changes in vision
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Slow healing wounds or sores
High frequency of infection
Treatments
Monitor Glucose levels
Diet, exercise, medication
Type I: Daily insulin injections
Type II: Weight loss
Hypertension
Refers to high blood pressure (Hyper=High, Hypo=low)
Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against artery walls as it courses through the body
Ex: Water hose Leading cause of stroke Normal reading is 120/80 It is normal for your blood pressure to
fluctuate
Symptoms
1 out of 3 people that have hypertension don’t know they have it.
May not have any symptoms If blood pressure is extremely high:
Severe headache Fatigue or confusion Vision problems Chest pain Difficulty breathing Blood in urine
Treatment
Diet changes Less sodium
Medication Exercise
Aerobic exercise Limit alcohol consumption Several prescribed drugs are
available
Osteoporosis
What is it? The weakening of bones that can
increase the risk of unexpected fractures.
A silent disease, often times goes unnoticed until a you fracture a bone
Is testing available? Yes, bone density test & dual X-ray
Absorptiometry
Treatments
Because Osteoporosis is difficult to reverse, prevention is the key Vitamins C and D consumption Regular exercise program
Muscle strengthening Walking aerobics
Prescription drugs can also be taken