Chronic Diseases

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Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. [NALT]

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your body is not able to use food properly. Normally, most of the food you eat is changed into glucose (sugar), which is the body's main energy source. For your body to use this energy, the glucose must get into the cells. Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, is the "key" that helps glucose get into your cells. If you have diabetes, insulin is not made in your body, or it does not work right. This causes glucose to build up in your blood, which can lead to serious health problems. Having high blood glucose levels over time causes most of the health complications of diabetes. --FCS8706, Living with Diabetes

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Hypertension is persistently high arterial blood pressure and may have no known cause or be associated with other diseases. Hypertension is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.

Pathological condition characterized by the constant presence of resting blood pressure levels in the arteries above normal.

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition

Sofia Acevedo, Danielle Aycart, andJeanette Andrade

Reducing Your Risk for Heart Disease: The Power of Food

Elena B. Smith, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade

CKD: A Guide to Higher Fiber Foods

Wendy Dahl andNancy J. Gal

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Diet and Chronic Inflammation

Daniela Rivero-Mendoza and Wendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Dietary Fiber and Chronic Disease

Wendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Chronic Kidney Disease: Phosphorus and Your Diet

Nancy J. Gal, Lauren Headrick Sweeney, Lauren B. Headrick Sweeney, Kate Bennett, andWendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Reducing Your Risk for Arthritis: The Power of Food

Sarah Curl, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, andJeanette Andrade

Arthritis is the swelling or tenderness of the joints, and one in four adults within the United States have been diagnosed with some type of it. Arthritis can happen because of genetics and aging, but other factors, such as diet and lifestyle, may contribute to it. This publication describes the modifiable factors contributing to arthritis and tips to reduce risk for arthritis. It also includes some relevant recipe ideas.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Potassium and Your Diet

Ashley R. Kendall, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy J. Dahl