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Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough
Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly
Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins
Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough
Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly
Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins
Cooking at very high temperatures can destroy proteins and vitamins
Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough
Food need to be cooked and cleaned properly
Cooking food in excess water and /or getting rid of the water also gets rid of water soluble vitamins
Cooking at very high temperatures can destroy proteins and vitamins
Many nutrients are in the peels of fruits and vegetables that we don’t utilize
Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough
Excess and repeated washing of cut and peeled foods can cause the loss of water soluble vitamins and minerals
Eating the Right Kind of Food is not Enough
Excess and repeated washing of cut and peeled foods can cause the loss of water soluble vitamins and minerals
Washing in dirty water can also be very serious and lead to numerous gastro-intestinal problems
However
What happens when we either make bad decisions or because of either poverty or lack of education we are forced into bad situations?
Harris Lines – These are markers showing wherea child’s growth has stopped and started growing do to poor nutrition
Imbalanced Diet
If a required nutrient is taken it at a level lower than needed then a disease may occur
Deficiencies may occur in Proteins, Vitamins or Minerals
Protein Deficiencies
Proteins are body building elements required by the human body. They provide the required energy for the body to function properly and are crucial for the development of muscles. Proteins also facilitate the development of nails, a healthy skin and promote hair growth. Protein deficiency has side effects and can lead to medical conditions.
Protein Deficiencies
Kwashiorkor Roughly translates as “The disease the child
gets after the new baby comes”
Protein Deficiencies
Kwashiorkor Roughly translates as “The disease the child
gets after the new baby comes”
This means that after the mother stops nursing the baby does not get enough amino acids and cannot make proteins
Protein Deficiencies
It is characterized by stunted growth, dry swollen skin, water retention (edema) and a large swollen belly (Why?)
Many concentration camp survivors suffered from Kwashiorkor
Protein Deficiencies
Marasmus
Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats
Protein Deficiencies
Marasmus
Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats
It generally effects children under one, whereas Kwashiorkor generally effects children older than one
Protein Deficiencies
Marasmus
Marasmus is caused by a protein deficiency as well as a deficiency of carbohydrates and fats
It generally effects children under one, whereas Kwashiorkor generally effects children older than one
Marasmus means “decay” children who have it are at least 60% below normal body weight, have prominent ribs, sunken eyes and are unable to digest or absorb food
Vitamin A Deficiency
Night Blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness
Vitamin A Deficiency
Night Blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness
Vitamin A deficiency prevent the eyes from producing the proper fluids to keep the eyes lubricated. The eyes dry out, the skin crack and bacteria can get in and destroy the cells responsible for sight
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin, and therefore, needs to be consumed with fat in order to have optimal absorption. High vitamin A foods include sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, winter squashes, lettuce, dried apricots, cantaloupe, bell peppers, fish, liver, and tropical fruits.
Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency
Thymine deficiency leads to Beriberi
Beriberi causes extreme weakness, swelling of the legs, loss of appetite and weight
Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency
Thymine deficiency leads to Beriberi
Beriberi causes extreme weakness, swelling of the legs, loss of appetite and weight
It may be fatal due to heart and capillary problems
Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency
Where do we find Thymine
Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice
Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency
Where do we find Thymine
Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice
Therefore eating whole cooked, non-milled, non-white rice is an effective means of avoiding Beriberi
Vitamin B1 (Thymine) Deficiency
Where do we find Thymine
Thymine is found in very high levels in the husk of rice
Therefore eating whole cooked non-milled, non-white rice is an effective means of avoiding Beriberi
In general Beriberi has not been as big a problem in India as in other Asian Countries because Indians eat less processed rice or parboil it before milling which helps to retain the B1
Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQZ8ltQkg18
Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQZ8ltQkg18
Scurvy causes spongy bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, spots on the skin, extreme fatigue and weakness in muscles and joint and potentially death
Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQZ8ltQkg18
Scurvy causes spongy bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, spots on the skin, extreme fatigue and weakness in muscles and joint and potentially death
Scurvy was common among pirates and sailors on long seafaring voyages. Some of Columbus’s men suffered from it
Vitamin C Deficiency
In 1753 a Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy, James Lind, proved it could be treated with citrus fruits
Vitamin C Deficiency
In 1753 a Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy, James Lind, proved it could be treated with citrus fruits
The British who controlled the West Indies at the time treated it with West Indian Limes instead of the more common lemons and oranges. Hence the term “Limy’s” used to refer to the British
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can cause Ricketts
Exposure to sunlight allows the body to convert inactive vitamin D to the active form. This allows calcium to be absorbed and bones to be strong
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can cause Ricketts
Exposure to sunlight allows the body to convert inactive vitamin D to the active form. This allows calcium to be absorbed and bones to be strong
Rickets causes severely bowed legs, pain in the bones and increased fracturing
Vitamin D Deficiency
Interestingly Rickets is more common among people living close to the equator (Like people in India) than it is in people who live in Northern climates (like me) – WHY?
Mineral Deficiencies
Lack of Iron causes anemia – it causes you to be tired and weak. Foods rich in iron include spinach, broccoli, peas, shrimp, liver and eggs
Mineral Deficiencies
Lack of Iron causes anemia – it causes you to be tired and weak. Foods rich in iron include spinach, broccoli, peas, shrimp, liver and eggs
Lack of Iodine causes goiter – causes abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland
Lack of Calcium causes bone and tooth decay
First Lady Michelle Obama launches “Let's Move”: America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids
What Makes A Healthy Lifestyle?
Good Nutrition
Quality Sleep
Daily Exercise
Healthy Outlet for Stress
OBESITY
This is a big problem in America. It is caused by to much high fat, high sugar fast food, to much time spent playing video games and surfing the web and not enough …