Malnutrition by Jennifer https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh en-us 2017-01-25 14:27:55 UTC 2017-01-25 17:43:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Obesity- Snell jsnell5 https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149336157  Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. 
Symptoms:  Breathlessness, increased sweating, back and joint pains.
Prevention: limit unhealthy foods, increase exercise, and reduce stress]]> 2017-01-25 15:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149336157 Anemia: Ashely Sponsel, Erika Ellis, Mae Jones https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395481
What is it? Anemia is condition in which the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is inadequate and "iron deficiency" is a cause of the type of anemia that results from a shortage of oxygen carrying hemoglobin.
Symptoms: tiredness, shortness of breath, slow cognitive and social development during childhood... more susceptible to infections.
Prevention: Follow the iron intake recommendations. Note that athletes should consume more iron on a daily basis. Be advised that TOO much iron can lead to illness (diarrhea, iron poisoning, etc.). 
Iron Rich Foods: Light Tuna, Oysters, Grape-nut cereal, sweet potatoes, raisins, almonds, quinoa, etc. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395481 Keshan Disease - Teale McKinzie & Emily Jasnoski https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395560 Keshan Disease: a congestive cardiomyopathy caused by a combination of dietary deficiency of selenium and the presence of a mutated strand of Coxsackievirus. This was first found in Northeast China. 
Symptoms: weakening of the heart and easily infected
Prevention: eat food that is high in selenium

]]> 2017-01-25 17:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395560 Beri Beri https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395801 2017-01-25 17:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395801 Kwashiokor-Jordan Rollins, Maddie Le, and Clara Park jrollins8 https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395877 Kwashiorkor is caused by a lack of protein in the diet. Commonly seen in low and lower middle income regions, especially in areas where facing famine is at risk. To avoid this, you need to eat a well balanced diet that includes carbohydrates and proteins. Symptoms include: change in skin, and hair color which looks like a rusty color, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of muscle mass, failure to grow or gain weight, edema of the ankles and feet and stomach, damaged immune system which increases the chance of infections, irritability, flaky rash, and shock. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395877 Osteoporosis- Ariel Hagemaster, Emily Hermstein https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395902 Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Effects people ages 60 and over and women. 
Symptoms- many have no symptoms until they have a bone fracture or loss of height. 
Prevention - healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, weight bearing exercise to help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones, avoid excessive alcohol and smoking]]> 2017-01-25 17:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395902 Rickets https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395959 2017-01-25 17:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149395959 Diabetes - Taylor and Jacob https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396038 Overview: Diabetes is a set of several different diseases involving problems with the hormone insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas which maintains blood sugar homeostasis. 
Symptoms: Common symptoms for both Type 1 and Type 2 include constant hunger and fatigue, frequent voiding/urination and being thirsty all the time, dry and itchy mouth, and blurred vision.
Prevention: To prevent type 2, one should maintain a healthy body weight, eat well, and be active. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396038 Scurvy- McClain Jungmann https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396074 Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin C. 
Symptoms: Bleeding gums, bruising, joint pain, loss of appetite, sunken eyes, ect.
Prevention: Eating food rich in vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, sweet peppers, broccoli, ect. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396074 Dash, Chelsea,Trey https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396077 Magnesium Deficiency: OVERVIEW: A very low amount of magnesium in your body is bad because magnesium is involved with over 300 hundred metabolic processes in our body.  It is necessary for the proper transportation of calcium across cell membranes. 
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS- calcium deficiency, poor heart health, weakness, muscle cramps, tremors, nausea, anxiety, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, respiratory issues, dizziness.  
PREVENTION: Eat things like kelp powder, raw almonds, broccoli, peas, sesame seeds, blackstrap molasses and green peas & colloidal minerals.]]> 2017-01-25 17:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396077 Ashlee, Emilee, Kaleb https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396255 Hypervitaminosis -a condition produced by ingestion of excessive amounts of vitamins. Symptom complexes are associated with excessive intake of vitamins A and D.
Symptoms include visual changes, bone pain, and skin changes
Treatment: the most effective way to treat this condition is to stop taking high dose vitamin supplements.]]> 2017-01-25 17:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396255 Rickets https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396296 I]]> 2017-01-25 17:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396296 Marasmus- Marriah and Cameron https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396566 severe undernourishment causing an infant's or child's wight to be significantly low for their age. Below 60% normal is usual. 
Symptoms include chronic diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, sever weight loss, change in level of consciousness, paralysis of legs, loss of bowel and bladder control and prolonged vomiting. 
Treatment includes dried skim milk powder mixed with boiling water. The mixture can also include vegetable oil such as sesame, casein and sugar. Casein is milk protein. The oil increases the energy content. Then a more balanced diet will get them back on the right track. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396566 Mohan and Luke https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396767 Vitamin D ]]> 2017-01-25 17:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396767 Tetany https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396838 Silda, Megan
a condition marked by intermittent muscle spasms, caused by malfuction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium. 
Symptoms: muscle cramps, spams, or tremor
Prevention: maintain a healthy amount of calcium.

]]> 2017-01-25 17:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396838 Folate - Austin S. JAMES Tyler H. Elicia B. https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396862 Folate, or folic acid, is a type of B vitamin. It helps to:
  • make DNA
  • repair DNA
  • produce red blood cells (RBCs)
Folate is a water-soluble vitamin. It dissolves in water and isn’t stored in your fat cells. This means that you need to keep taking folate as your body cannot develop a reserve.  People release excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins in their urine.  
The causes of folate deficiency include: Diet, Disease, Genetics, Medication Side Effects, and Excessive Alcohol Intake.



]]> 2017-01-25 17:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149396862 Pellagra - Grace & Gladys https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397170 A disease caused by niacin deficiency
Symptoms: scaly skin, mouth sores, dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia
Prevention: Don't drink alcohol excessively. Eat a healthy diet. Take supplements if necessary.]]> 2017-01-25 17:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397170 Omega 3- Shelby and Jenna https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397246 Omega 3 is a fatty acid found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds. Not only does your body need these fatty acids to function, they also deliver some big health benefits. Omega 3 can lower elevated triglyceride levels which in turn can lower your risk for heart disease and also lower levels of depression. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397246 Chromium- Winter, John, Omar https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397424 chromium helps to maintain insulin sensitivity, chromium deficiency can contribute to the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Even mild deficiencies of chromium can produce problems in blood sugar metabolism, and contribute to other symptoms such as anxiety or fatigue.

]]> 2017-01-25 17:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397424 https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397822 Goiter-Sydney, Divyang, Bailey 
Goiter is a disease caused by iodine deficiency and it is also caused due to the enlargement of the thyroid gland. This is not very present in the United States due to the fact that we have a higher intake of salt. Symptoms include the swelling of the larynx, troubled breathing, and coughing. Treatments may includr decreasing the amount of iodine present in what is consumed, and increasing salt intake. ]]> 2017-01-25 17:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jsnell5/jir4ohpwkzwh/wish/149397822