Ask IFAS: Chronic Diseases

Chronic Diseases

Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. [NALT]

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your body is not able to use food properly. Normally, most of the food you eat is changed into glucose (sugar), which is the body's main energy source. For your body to use this energy, the glucose must get into the cells. Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, is the "key" that helps glucose get into your cells. If you have diabetes, insulin is not made in your body, or it does not work right. This causes glucose to build up in your blood, which can lead to serious health problems. Having high blood glucose levels over time causes most of the health complications of diabetes. --FCS8706, Living with Diabetes

UF/IFAS Web Resources

Understanding Diabetes video (2:26)

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Hypertension is persistently high arterial blood pressure and may have no known cause or be associated with other diseases. Hypertension is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.

Pathological condition characterized by the constant presence of resting blood pressure levels in the arteries above normal.

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition

FS429/FSHN21-1 by Sofia Acevedo, Danielle Aycart, and Jeanette AndradeFebruary 15th, 2021

Chronic Kidney Disease: Phosphorus and Your Diet

FS273/FSHN15-10 by Nancy J. Gal, Lauren Headrick, Kate Bennett, and Wendy J. DahlFebruary 2nd, 2021

Chronic Kidney Disease: Potassium and Your Diet

FS287/FSHN16-9 by Ashley R. Kendall, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy J. DahlAugust 31st, 2020

CKD: A Guide to Higher Fiber Foods

FS305/FSHN18-2 by Wendy J. Dahl and Nancy J. GalMay 10th, 2022A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Diet and Chronic Inflammation

FS402/FSHN20-43 by Daniela Rivero-Mendoza and Wendy DahlSeptember 23rd, 2020

Dietary Fiber and Chronic Disease

FS314/FSHN18-11 by Wendy J. DahlJuly 21st, 2022A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Reducing Your Risk for Arthritis: The Power of Food

FS398/FSHN20-39 by Sarah Curl, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, and Jeanette AndradeOctober 9th, 2020

Reducing Your Risk for Heart Disease: The Power of Food

FS426/FSHN20-56 by Elena B. Smith, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette AndradeJanuary 6th, 2021

ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM.

nladdApril 16th, 20232023 Central District All Faculty Symposium – Family and Consumer Sciences W. Lynch, , UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL, A. Anderson, Orange County, Orlando, FL, R. Elliott, Marion County, Ocala, FL, L. Duncan, Sumter County, Bushnell, FL, L. Johnson, Lake County, Tavares, FL, M. Thomas, UF/IFAS Extension, Flagler County, Palm Coast, FL. […]

UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine team up for fourth clinic, nutrition event to help farmworkers

Brad BuckMarch 7th, 2023In their fourth such clinic, faculty from UF/IFAS and the UF College of Medicine will test farmworkers for chronic diseases from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 in Arcadia. The screenings will be at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St. The clinic will be held in conjunction with a UF/IFAS Extension agricultural […]

Can Spices Change the Way We Treat Chronic Inflammation?

Jessie ErwinMarch 6th, 2023In this article, we welcome Sofia Acevedo to FSHN Research Journeys, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Sofia is a first-year graduate student working toward her Ph.D. in nutritional sciences under the mentorship of Dr. Jeanette Andrade. In her research project, Sofia aims […]

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