If we only knew then what we know now...
“Many older people
suffer from debilitating conditions that could have been largely prevented had
they known and applied the nutrition principles known today. The chronic
diseases-heart disease, diabetes, some kinds of cancer, dental disease, and
adult bone loss-all have a connection to poor diet” (Sizer & Whitney).
For most American's, eating too much is the problem. Too much, and usually the majority of that food is the kind that isn't good for us. Diet and disease is linked very closely together.
“Obesity can be called an
underlying risk factor for cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). It is called this
because it raises the risk for ASCVD through other risk factors. The latter
include the major risk factors (hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperglycemia)
and emerging risk factors (atherogenic dyslipidemia, insulin resistance,
proinflammatory state, prothrombotic state). The relationship of obesity to
major and emerging risk factors varies, depending on the genetic and acquired
characteristics of individuals. The majority of obese persons who develop ASCVD
typically have a clustering of major and emerging risk factors (metabolic
syndrome). The constellation of major and emerging risk factors that make up
the metabolic syndrome can be called metabolic risk factors” (Grundy).
Maintaining a healthy diet can dramatically reduce your chances of developing a cardiovascular disease.
Eating too little has serious health effects as well. Those who don't get enough nutrition have a weaker immune system, and can be very difficult for them to get over illnesses because their body lacks the proper nutrients to fight off infections and diseases.
References
Grundy,
S. M. (2004). Obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease.
Retrieved on December 17th, 2012 from http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/89/6/2595.full
Sizer, F. & Whitney, E. (2012). Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, MyPlate Update (12th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.
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