Effect of Bad Nutrition
                     EFFECT OF BAD 
NUTRITION
What is bad nutrition?
• Poor nutrition is caused by putting the wrong types of food in your body that do not have the 
nutrients that we need most. These foods include ones that are low in fiber and vitamins or are 
high in fat, sugar, and salt.
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Obesity
• Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more. Having overweight puts 
people at risk for developing a host of disorders and conditions, some of them life-threatening.
• According to a National Center of Health Statistics 2003 survey, about 65.2 percent have 
overweight or obesity as a result of poor nutrition. 
Source: www.livestrong.com
Hypertension
• Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer, because it frequently 
remains undetected and thus untreated until damage to the body has been done. 
• Eating too much junk food, fried food, salt, sugar, dairy products, caffeine and refined food can 
cause hypertension.
Source: www.livestrong.com
High Cholesterol and Heart 
Disease
• Poor nutrition can lead to high cholesterol, which is a primary contributor to heart disease. High 
cholesterol foods contain a large amount of saturated fat. 
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Diabetes
• Diabetes also can be linked to poor nutrition. Some forms of the disease can result from 
consuming a sugar- and fat-laden diet, leading to weight gain. 
Source: www.livestrong.com
Stroke
• A stroke that is caused by plaque that builds up in a blood vessel, then breaks free as a clot that 
travels to your brain and creates a blockage can be linked to poor nutrition. 
Source: www.livestrong.com
Gout
• With gout, uric acid buildup results in the formation of crystals in your joints. The painful swelling 
associated with gout can lead to permanent joint damage. A diet that is high in fat or cholesterol 
can cause gout.
Source: www.livestrong.com
Cancer
• According to the National Institutes of Health, several types of cancer, including bladder, colon 
and breast cancers, may be partially caused by poor dietary habits. 
• Limit your intake of foods that contains refined sugars, nitrates and hydrogenated oils, including 
hot dogs, processed meats, bacon, doughnuts and french fries.
Source: www.livestrong.com
Contributes to Cognitive Loss
• Because certain nutrients, such as vitamin B-12 and iron, are essential to proper brain function, a 
deficiency in those nutrients can result in memory and cognition problems that may affect the 
ability to use simple to complex information appropriately on a daily basis.
Source: healthfully.com
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