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Introduction
This topic has combined two important bodily
Rheumatic Diseases
Mostly affects the joint tissues and cause
symptoms of arthritis
The basic structures affected by these
diseases are the connective tissues
Connective tissues are found in every organ
so manifestations of the disease may vary
The diseases are often accompanied by pain,
inflammation, and sometimes are disabling
joints
Recurrence of these symptoms especially
when they involve more than one joint
Recurrent or persistent pain and stiffness in
the neck, lower back, knees, and other joints.
Osteoarthritis
Also known as degenerative or hypertrophic
Nutrition Therapy
Diet has a little role in the treatment unless the
Gout
Disorder of purine metabolism characterized by
Nutrition Therapy
If the patient is obese, a reduction in weight is
Inflammatory process
The inflammation (called synovitis) results in
Nutrition Therapy
To date, there is no specific diet that cures
arthritis.
Calories should be adequate to meet the needs
of the patient for daily activities
If patient is obese, a weight control diet is
desirable. Patient should be at the level of the
recommended dietary allowance.
If patient is in a poor nutritional status or who is
in the inflammatory stage, 1.5 to 2kg of protein a
day is advised
Nutrition Therapy
There are no data suggesting specific food that
Nutrition Therapy
Potassium supplement is needed if increased
up with peers.
nutritional problems.
Weight gain is evident and nutritional problems in
Nutrition Therapy
An accurate diagnosis of the neuromuscular
Osteoporosis
One in four women may develop osteoporosis
Primarily related to the aging process (older women
Lactose intolerance
Cigarette smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Nutrition Therapy
Diet alone has not been proven to treat
Nutritional Neuropathy
Most common form of nutritional disorder of the
Late stages
Motor impairment
Complete paralysis may be elicited
Vitamin E deficiency
Symptoms are motor-sensory polyneuropathy,
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Deficiency of thiamin which causes cardiovascular,
DIETARY EXCESSES
Food Additives - artificial coloring, sugar, flavor, preservative
Nutrition Therapy
Evidence shows that diet deficient in calcium,
Nutrition Therapy
Swallowing difficulty should be assessed by a