Diet & Disease

It is a condition when there is not enough healthy red blood cells in the blood circulation to carry oxygen to the tissues. This function is carried out by a protein called haemoglobin. Anaemia usually means not having enough haemoglobin. The normal haemoglobin level is between 11.5 to 16.5g/dL for a female person and 12.5 to 18.5g/dL for a male person.

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Anemia is defined as low blood hemoglobin concentration The main function of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to the tissues hence anaemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs and later to a wide range of clinical consequences. The normal haemoglobin level is between 11.5 to 16.5g/dL for adult female and 12.5 to 18.5g/dL for adult male.

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Introduction Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Malaysia. Of the CVDs, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the most prevalent cause of death, followed by stroke. Patient with hyperlipidemia are at high risk for a heart attack. Hyperlipidemia is an elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream, …

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Dietary intervention can help limit uric acid production and increase its elimination. A gout diet is not likely to lower the uric acid concentration in your blood enough to treat your gout without medication. But it may help decrease the number of attacks and limit their severity.

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Introduction Goals of dietary management: To maintain cholesterol level in normal range. To reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. There are 3 methods to reduce your cholesterol level: Restrict high cholesterol food. Reduce fat intake. Increase your fibre intake. Restrict high cholesterol food Dietary cholesterol when taken in excess can increase …

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Introduction Dietary factors related to blood pressure Salt / sodium Body weight Salt / Sodium Excessive salt will increase your blood pressure. Do no take more than 6 gram of salt per day (equivalent to 2 grams of Sodium or 1 teaspoon per day). Different food contain different amount of …

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