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Prepared from the chapter of MNT of CVD from Krause's book 14 the edition 2017 as well as some part from " Modern Nutrition in health and disease" 11th edition.
many of the children are at malnutrition and their growth and development is also very poor so nutrient rich food well help them to over come their malnutrition and other nutrient deficient problems
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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
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2. Your Health isYour Health is
your Greatestyour Greatest
WealthWealth
-- HippocratesHippocrates
3. What is HEALTHWhat is HEALTH??
HEALTH is …….HEALTH is …….
Not just an absence ofNot just an absence of
diseasedisease
But a state of Physical,But a state of Physical,
Mental and SpiritualMental and Spiritual
WellbeingWellbeing
-- World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization
6. BIG PROBLEMBIG PROBLEM
Medical research highlights a sad truth:Medical research highlights a sad truth:
West Indian men and women suffer moreWest Indian men and women suffer more
heart attacks, cancers and strokes andheart attacks, cancers and strokes and
have a higher incidence of diabetes andhave a higher incidence of diabetes and
hypertension than any other people in thehypertension than any other people in the
world.world.
7. The 3 Major KillersThe 3 Major Killers
HEART DISEASEHEART DISEASE
CANCERCANCER
STROKESTROKE
LIFESTYLE RELATED DISORDERS
11. OBESITYOBESITY
A CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLEA CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE
DISEASEDISEASE
A risk factor for all other chronic non-A risk factor for all other chronic non-
communicable diseases.communicable diseases.
MALNUTRITIONMALNUTRITION
UndernutritionUndernutrition
OvernutritionOvernutrition
(OBESITY)(OBESITY)
13. OBESITY KILLS
YOUNG WOMAN in INTENSIVE CARE
At age 32, she weighs 419 pounds and suffers from
diabetes, high blood pressure and a host of other
ailments.
14. Obesity - a Key factor in manyObesity - a Key factor in many
diseasesdiseases
OBESITY
Elevated
Cholesterol
Diabetes
High Blood
Pressure
Depression
Digestive
Complaints
Arthritis
Fatigue
Surgical
Complications
Asthma
Gall Stones
Some CancersHeart
Disease Stroke
15. BIG PROBLEMBIG PROBLEM
60% of West Indian men and60% of West Indian men and
78% of West Indian women78% of West Indian women
are overweight.are overweight.
About 30% of West IndianAbout 30% of West Indian
men and over 50% of Westmen and over 50% of West
Indian women are obese.Indian women are obese.
16. Many symptoms - one diseaseMany symptoms - one disease
• Abdominal obesity
• High Blood Pressure
• Blood sugar imbalance
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
* Circulation problems
* Hormone imbalance
23. Heart Disease in the CaribbeanHeart Disease in the Caribbean
30% higher mortality among30% higher mortality among
West IndiansWest Indians
70% higher among black70% higher among black
females when compared tofemales when compared to
Indian & white femalesIndian & white females
25. CancerCancer
BecomingBecoming
the #1 killer;the #1 killer;
Creates mostCreates most
fear andfear and
sufferingsuffering
Life styleLife style
relatedrelated
OftenOften
PreventablePreventable
26. CANCER STATISTICS:CANCER STATISTICS:
SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATHSECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH
OVER HALF A MILLION DEATHS FROMOVER HALF A MILLION DEATHS FROM
CANCER ANNUALLY IN AMERICACANCER ANNUALLY IN AMERICA
OVER 1,500 PEOPLE DIE EVERY DAYOVER 1,500 PEOPLE DIE EVERY DAY
ONE PERSON DIES EVERY 55 SECONDSONE PERSON DIES EVERY 55 SECONDS
A NEW CASE EVERY 3O SECONDSA NEW CASE EVERY 3O SECONDS
$20 BILLION + SPENT ON RESEARCH$20 BILLION + SPENT ON RESEARCH
NO RELIABLE CURENO RELIABLE CURE
27. Cancer in Caribbean peopleCancer in Caribbean people
West IndiansWest Indians
30% more30% more
likely to dielikely to die
from cancerfrom cancer
Black menBlack men
have 150%have 150%
higher risk ofhigher risk of
prostateprostate
cancercancer
28. STROKE = BRAIN ATTACKSTROKE = BRAIN ATTACK
A severe disabilityA severe disability
Life style relatedLife style related
PreventablePreventable
29. Strokes in Caribbean PeopleStrokes in Caribbean People
West Indians 40% more likely toWest Indians 40% more likely to
die from strokesdie from strokes
30. Impact of these health problemsImpact of these health problems
on Caribbean citizenson Caribbean citizens
These health problems negativelyThese health problems negatively
impact the of Caribbean citizensimpact the of Caribbean citizens
because:because:
More money is spent on health billsMore money is spent on health bills
There is lower productivityThere is lower productivity
Can you think of any other?Can you think of any other?