NUTR 1322 Basic Nutrition Discussion Post 2

According to DeBruyne et al. (2016), the metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that are associated with elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Typically, to receive a diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome, at least three of abnormalities should be present, including hypertension (high blood pressure), abdominal obesity, and hypertriglyceridemia (elevated levels of blood triglycerides). Each of these abnormalities is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and should be managed to prevent the development of such complications. After reading this information, I think that I should make some lifestyle and dietary changes to decrease my risk of developing the metabolic syndrome. Specifically, I believe I should reduce my intakes of refined grain products and added sugars and increase servings of whole foods and grains. I should also reduce my sodium intake and decrease consumption of products containing cholesterol, but increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables instead. Finally, I should incorporate physical activity into my lifestyle in addition to dietary modifications (DeBruyne et al., 2016). Specifically, I think weight lifting and cardio training should be beneficial for my overall organism. As I expect, regular physical activity and dietary strategies should help me maintain healthy weight, normal blood pressure, and normal levels of blood lipids, preventing and eliminating the risk of me developing the metabolic syndrome.

NUTR 1322 Basic Nutrition Discussion Post  Reply 1

Hi Brittany, thank you for your post! I found your discussion to be very interesting. I agree that the condition called the metabolic syndrome is a very interesting one. However, as we learned, it is also a very serious illness that may result in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. I agree with your argument that dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly decrease the chances of getting the metabolic syndrome. We should remember to incorporate physical activity into our daily schedule and to eat healthily (DeBruyne et al., 2016). After all, preventing an illness is always easier than treating, and we should remember this when thinking about our health and well-being.

NUTR 1322 Basic Nutrition Discussion Post  Reply 2

Dear Patricia, thank you for your post! I found your discussion to be very informative and containing a great deal of interesting details regarding such illness as the metabolic syndrome. I agree with your argument that it is a very serious condition that can increase the chances of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. We should remember that prevention is key to our wellness. Hence, we should use strategies to decrease our risk of developing the metabolic syndrome. Specifically, as DeBruyne et al. (2016) argue, we should engage in physical activity regularly and adhere to healthy dietary habits, including reducing added sugars, decreasing consumption of sodium and cholesterol-containing products, but increasing intake of whole foods and grains instead.

Reference

DeBruyne, L K., Pinna, K., & Whitney, E. (2016). Nutrition and diet therapy. Cengage Learning.