Nowadays, obesity is a
major public health problem, not only in Malaysia, but worldwide. Even more
alarming is the increasing numbers of childhood obesity. The presence of
obesity is highly associated with metabolic syndrome. When seeing any health
care providers, they will focus more and more on macronutrients including
carbohydrate, protein and fat intake as dietary management in preventing
complications of metabolic syndrome. However, there are some functional foods that have ability
to fight against metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes, hypertension and
dyslipidemia) and cardiovascular disease.
Showing posts with label hypertension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hypertension. Show all posts
Functional Foods (Metabolic Syndrome)
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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carbohydrate,
diabetes,
fat,
hypertension,
obesity,
weight
Hypertension and Sodium
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
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blood pressure,
Dietitian,
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hypertension,
sodium
Hypertension
is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is very
dangerous and very famous to be called as ‘silent killer’. The normal reading
of blood pressure is 120/80. If the reading is above 140/90, it is categorized
as hypertension. As reported by the Center of Disease Control, 67 million of
Americans suffer with high blood pressure. In Malaysia, as been reported by
Ministry of Health, 32.3% of Malaysians have hypertension. It should be treated
as soon as possible to prevent complications or even death.
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