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pre diabetic and nutrition

 Pre-diabetic and nutrition           pre-diabetic is also known as borderline diabetic. many times there are no any such symptoms are seen in patients ,so it becomes difficult to find the patient at pre-diabetic stage.      most effective way to control pre-diabetes is through a combination of diet changes and life style modifications and regular exercises, focus on diet rich in high fiber fruits and vegetables and limiting junk foods and processed foods. focus on loosing weight will help to reduce risk of developing type2 diabetes many times .             controlling  HbA1C  within normal range is very important . incorporating regular walking and aerobic exercise like walking ,cycling in daily routine is important factor .limiting sugar and salt intake .choosing low glycemic index foods,healthy fats and lean protein sources are nessesary for Pre-diabetic diet.managing stress can signif...

Nutrition & teenage girls

Girl  in between 13-19 years are considered as teenage girls.at this stage they need a well  balanced diet at this stage most girls are addicted with junk and fast foods.                                   At teenage maintaining heamoglobin level is also one of important task, as anemia is very common in many girls. calcium and iron helps to maintain energy level and also helps for growth of bones. They need a diet full of carbohydrates, proteins ,vitamins, minerals & healthy fats like almonds and fish which helps in hormone balance. instead of junk foods in between healthy snacking is important like wheat khakhra ,makhana ,raagi ,soya nuts, diet bhel. add calcium foods like milk curd, cheese ,buttermilk.                                  many girls suffer from hair and skin problems at this age, as there is...
                                           teenage and nutrition   A very sensitive phase in life is teenage ,where the actual development of major muscles and bones is going on ,and also hormone changes. at this stage children need a balanced diet which includes all vitamins minerals ,carbohyadrates ,proteins and healthy fats.                        Due to modernisation at teenage most children are addicted to junk and fast foods they are consuming more calories and saturated faty acids, whole day they are spending at home infront of television or mobile, a major lack of exercise is seen at this age.  such a type of unhealthy eatting patterns and disturbed life style leads to life style diseases like diabetes ,hormonal imbalance, hypertension heart diseases and in girls pcod and pcos.     ...

Tube feeding

  Tube feeding is one of the nutritional support which plays a significant part in the management of patients with poor voluntary oral intake.         There are many types of feedings.......... like,nasogastric,nasodeuodenal,& nasojejunal feeding ,tube feeding might be recommended if person have....cancer such ashead or neck.Neurological problem such as bowel obstructions.Trauma injury to diagestive tract. A healthy diet is essential for optimal wellness. Adiet which is high in protein and vitamins and minerals is given.foods are blend well and normally 6_7 feedings are given every after 2_3 hrs. The consistency of the feed is kept in the mind while preparing the blend diet so that it can easily flow through the tube .      Gerally fast recovery is seen in blend diet as there is no any issue of food taste and patients willingness to eat . The tube feeding diet is salt free &sugar free.avid highly processed foods and oily foods.

Diet for liver cirrosis

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Diet for cancer

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 Healthy lifestyle and diet plays a vital role in treating cancer. Few types of cancer people suffer mostly from carcinoma,which begins in the skin. Leukemia which begins in the blood and sarcoma which begins in the tissue.             Main causes are smoking ,tabacco ,diet and exposure to sun or high temperature ,and viruses and infections. Symptoms one should not ignore like sudden weight loss, fatigued, fever , change in skin appearance and mny time unusual bleeding and pain. Indiagation or difficulty in swallowing or change in bowel habbits.              Diet does not cure cancer but a healthy diet and proper nutrition is important to minimize the symptoms and improve life.            Avoid foods that are rich in sugar and salt and processed meat increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Foods high in sugar and low in fibre may related to cancer risk and also high blood leve...

Nephrolithiasis ( kidney stone)

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 Nephrolithiasis is more commenly seen in men than in women & generally occure in people between the ages of 20-50 .Risk factors are perticularly obesity, dehydration, a diet rich with high salt and sugar and generally exess use of medicine like calcium based antacids. Diet rich in animal proteins like fish & meat increases acidic level and leads to kidney stone.               These stones are generally hard deposits of acid salts & minerals , can be painful while passing through the urinary tract and is characterized by severe pain in abdomin with nausea.               A diet rich in fluids and high in fat & low in protein and carbohydrates is preferred. Increasing fluid intake could help to prevent the formation of stones. Reduce intake of salt and animal proteins. Drinking plenty of fluids is helpful.          Avoid foods like beet,tea,, spinach and nuts & specially...