•Undernutrition
protein-energy
– low BMI, malnutrition
anaemia –
iron, folate, vitamins B12, B2, C, A and copper
osteoporosis – calcium,
vitamin D, physical activity
micronutrient
deficiencies - many
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•Overnutrition
energy –
obesity, high BMI and disease risk
protein (animal) –
osteoporosis, renal disease
sodium – high BP/stroke, heart failure and
osteoporosis
micronutrient
excess – diet, supplement use or disease
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•Poor Food Choices
lack of
protective foods – vascular disease, cancer and others
intolerance/allergy –
eczema, IBS, migraine, arthritis
foods with
therapeutic effects – ginger - migraine, sugar - pain