Healthful vs. Unhealthy Eating
Healthful Eating versus Unhealthy Eating in Type II Diabetics
Jennifer Riffle
COM/150
11/18/2009
Monish Dasgupta
Contents
I. Effects of unhealthy eating 1) Signs of disease 2) Complications and risks
II. Benefits from a healthy diet 1) Positive results 2) Improved health
III. Fighting consequences of diabetes 1) Diet and exercise 2) Medications
IV. Living a healthy life with diabetes 1) Strategies 2) Keeping healthcare appointments
Are you at risk with your diet? Healthful versus unhealthy eating in type II diabetics will show not only the effects and health risks that are associated with unhealthy eating in diabetics, but also the benefits a healthy diet plays; comprehending the significance in that prolonging the life of a type II diabetic can be improved by making wise food choices. The effects of unhealthy eating on our bodies are becoming more prevalent as we begin to take seriously the toll on our health and well-being. Due to poor food choices and a more sedentary lifestyle that Americans are living today, has aided in becoming a leading root to obesity; creating the two most common causes of type II diabetes. The Center for Disease Control states that “Diabetes is a chronic disease that, as of this date, has no cure. These two causes are responsible for 90% to 95% of all cases of diabetes in the United States today” (CDC, 2005). More startling; three quarters of type II diabetics, if not now, have been obese at some point in their lives. (Touchette, 2005) Our bodies sometimes give us clues that something may be wrong and with diabetes it can be shown with an increase in thirst as well as hunger (even after eating), dry mouth, weight loss, fatigue, vision problems, headaches, and even loss of consciousness (diabetic coma). Other symptoms and signs to look for include cuts or
Jennifer Riffle
COM/150
11/18/2009
Monish Dasgupta
Contents
I. Effects of unhealthy eating 1) Signs of disease 2) Complications and risks
II. Benefits from a healthy diet 1) Positive results 2) Improved health
III. Fighting consequences of diabetes 1) Diet and exercise 2) Medications
IV. Living a healthy life with diabetes 1) Strategies 2) Keeping healthcare appointments
Are you at risk with your diet? Healthful versus unhealthy eating in type II diabetics will show not only the effects and health risks that are associated with unhealthy eating in diabetics, but also the benefits a healthy diet plays; comprehending the significance in that prolonging the life of a type II diabetic can be improved by making wise food choices. The effects of unhealthy eating on our bodies are becoming more prevalent as we begin to take seriously the toll on our health and well-being. Due to poor food choices and a more sedentary lifestyle that Americans are living today, has aided in becoming a leading root to obesity; creating the two most common causes of type II diabetes. The Center for Disease Control states that “Diabetes is a chronic disease that, as of this date, has no cure. These two causes are responsible for 90% to 95% of all cases of diabetes in the United States today” (CDC, 2005). More startling; three quarters of type II diabetics, if not now, have been obese at some point in their lives. (Touchette, 2005) Our bodies sometimes give us clues that something may be wrong and with diabetes it can be shown with an increase in thirst as well as hunger (even after eating), dry mouth, weight loss, fatigue, vision problems, headaches, and even loss of consciousness (diabetic coma). Other symptoms and signs to look for include cuts or
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