Sunday, May 8, 2011

Preventable Diseases.......

You will research and explore a preventable disease. This disease must be caused by someone's unhealthy eating habits.

Complete the following questions:::

What are the warning signs of this disease?
What can cause this disease?
What are some foods that cause this disease?
What foods prevent the onset of this disease?
Plan 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and one snack that will prevent someone from developing this preventable disease.

Preventable Diseases:

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
High Blood Cholesterol
Diabetes Type 2
Congestive Heast Failure
Heart Disease
Stroke
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Some Types of Cancer
Complications of Pregnancy
Poor Female Reproductive Health
Bladder Control Problems
Psychological Disorders


Use the following links to research your disease:

A Healthy Me Website

CDC

World Health Organization