Common Dietary Problems

Common Dietary Problems

1. Obesity/overweight
2. Anemia
3. Scurvy
4. Vitamin D Deficiency
5. Malnutrition


Obesity - body weight of at least 20% in excess of normal body weight for his height, age, sex and build. This can be serious health hazard because the patient is highly susceptible to diseases.

Formula: BMI=wt In lbs x 03 =
Ht. In inches2
= kg/m2

BMI < 20 - underweight BMI 20-24 - normal BMI 25-29 - overweight BMI> = 30 -obese


Causes
1. Overeating (comfort eating, boredom)
2. Sedentary lifestyle
3. Low basal metabolism (endocrine problem)
4. Heredity
5. Drugs
6. Cultural Factors

Being Overweight
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Makes exercise Difficult
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Leads to weight gain


Complications

1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Heart disease
3. high blood pressure – may lead to MI or stroke
4. High blood cholesterol
5. Osteoarthritis