Unit 1- human lifespan development - Osteoarthritis and nutrition

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Physical effects of osteoarthritis
- Swelling and joint pain. - Damaeto soft tissue around joints. -Difficulty in walking. - Difficulty in climbing stairs.
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What does osteoarthritis cause?
Thinning & roughening of joint cartilage. Cartilage fragments. Bony outgrowths called spurs.
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Risk of osteoarthritis is increased by?
- Being 40+, obesity, injury to joints, being female, genetic inheritence, joint abnrmality.
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The reduced absorbtion of nutrients is caused by?
- Deteriation of the function of the dogestive organs& lining. - Reduced production of gastric hydrochloric acid which prevents breakdown of proteins, fats &carbs.
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Effects of Vitamin D deficiency
- Reduced ability to absorb calcium. - Increased risk of osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes.
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Effects of Calcium deficiency
- Bone loss. - Increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
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Effects of Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Slows creation of red blood cells. - Reduces nerve function.
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Effects of Magnesium deficiency
-Impacts immune system and function of the heart.
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Effects of Omega-3 deficiency
Increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis and macular degeneration.
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Effects of Potassium deficiency
-Weakens bones. - Reduces cell function. -Reduces kidney function.
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Effects of Vitamin C deficiency
Slows healing and development of healthy tissues.
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Effects of Iron deficiency
Increases risk of anemia.
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Thinning & roughening of joint cartilage. Cartilage fragments. Bony outgrowths called spurs.

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What does osteoarthritis cause?

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- Being 40+, obesity, injury to joints, being female, genetic inheritence, joint abnrmality.

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- Deteriation of the function of the dogestive organs& lining. - Reduced production of gastric hydrochloric acid which prevents breakdown of proteins, fats &carbs.

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Card 5

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- Reduced ability to absorb calcium. - Increased risk of osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes.

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