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What percentage of deaths each year in the US are due to chronic diseases?
What percentage of deaths each year in the US are due to chronic diseases?
What is the proportion of adults in the US who do not engage in enough aerobic physical activity?
What is the proportion of adults in the US who do not engage in enough aerobic physical activity?
What is the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables in the US?
What is the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables in the US?
What is the definition of nutrition?
What is the definition of nutrition?
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What is the percentage of American adults who smoke?
What is the percentage of American adults who smoke?
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What is the term for diseases caused by infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses?
What is the term for diseases caused by infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses?
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What is the definition of wellness?
What is the definition of wellness?
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What is the reason for the rise of chronic diseases?
What is the reason for the rise of chronic diseases?
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What is the estimated number of deaths in the US due to COVID-19 between January 2020 and September 2023?
What is the estimated number of deaths in the US due to COVID-19 between January 2020 and September 2023?
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What is the estimated number of deaths in 2021-2022 due to influenza?
What is the estimated number of deaths in 2021-2022 due to influenza?
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What influences the development of a chronic disease?
What influences the development of a chronic disease?
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What is responsible for regulating dietary supplements in the US?
What is responsible for regulating dietary supplements in the US?
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What is a major impact of chronic diseases in the US?
What is a major impact of chronic diseases in the US?
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What is a risk factor for chronic diseases that is under an individual's direct control?
What is a risk factor for chronic diseases that is under an individual's direct control?
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What chronic disease is influenced by nutrition?
What chronic disease is influenced by nutrition?
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What is prohibited from being marketed by manufacturers and distributors under the DSHEA?
What is prohibited from being marketed by manufacturers and distributors under the DSHEA?
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Study Notes
Chronic Diseases
- 7 out of 10 deaths per year in the US are due to chronic diseases.
- 50% of all deaths each year are from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer.
- 1 in every 3 adults is obese, which increases the risk of CVD, cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
Lifestyle Factors Associated with Chronic Disease
- Too little physical activity is a major risk factor.
- Poor nutrition is a significant contributor to chronic disease.
- Use of tobacco and excessive alcohol intake are also major risk factors.
Physical Activity
- One-third of all adults do not do enough aerobic physical activity.
- The recommended 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day are only consumed by 20-24% of the US population.
- More than 43 million American adults smoke, which is roughly 20%.
Nutrition
- Nutrition is the study of the nutrients in food and the body's handling of them.
- Nutrition influences physical, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual health.
- Wellness is more than just the absence of disease and includes nutrition and physical activity as critical components.
Disease Types
- There are two major types of disease: infectious diseases and chronic diseases.
- Infectious diseases are caused by an infectious agent such as bacteria or virus.
- Chronic diseases are multifactorial disorders influenced by genetics, environment, and behavior.
Infectious Disease
- Many nutrients influence the immune system.
- Adequate nutrient intake is necessary for the immune system to function properly.
Chronic Disease
- Chronic diseases are on the rise because people are living longer.
- Chronic diseases are, in large part, diseases of aging.
- Incidence increases with increasing age.
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease
- Genetics, age, diet, physical inactivity, degree of body fatness, obesity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are all risk factors.
- Many of these risk factors are chronic diseases themselves, such as obesity.
- All of these risk factors, except for age and some genetic disorders, are under the direct control of the individual.
Dietary & Herbal Supplements
- FDA regulates both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).
- Manufacturer and distributors are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded.
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Learn about the leading causes of chronic diseases, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and how lifestyle factors like physical activity, nutrition, and substance use contribute to their development.
