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The increasing incidence of chronic diseases is approaching epidemic levels. Cancer, heart disease, and stroke are becoming the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet billions of dollars are spent to cure these diseases. One in three Americans suffers from chronic diseases. Could there be a solution to this epidemic? Forks over Knives takes the viewers through a research about chronic diseases by two researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a nutritional scientist from Cornell university, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyne, a former surgeon at the world renowned Cleveland clinic. Forks over Knives was released On May 6, 2011 and the director of the film is Lee Fulkerson. The film follows up on China study, which is believed …show more content…
Too much consumption of high fat is known to cause obesity, which has later effects such as diabetes. This directly links animal based foods to chronic diseases. In addition, Fast foods are known to have high sugar and sodium. Sugar has no nutritional value except for calories and thus has a negative health implications for those at risk of overweight and diabetes. Furthermore, sodium found in fast foods has an effect of high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor of stroke and coronary disease. Eating animal based food and fast foods puts Americans at a risk of developing chronic …show more content…
In the article, ““Forks Over Knives” Examines Dietary Changes as Cure for Disease” by chen states that after the film many people turned to being vegetarians and also non vegetarians started taking part in “meatless Monday”. Consumptions of food rich in fats and low in essential nutrients contribute to overweight and obesity. People should eat less high-calorie foods, especially foods high in saturated or trans-fats and sugar. Americans should enjoy eating fruits, vegetables and legumes. Eating fast food and animal protein will always link Americans’ health to some of these chronic diseases such as obesity. In the movie review, lane encourages Americans to avoid preservatives, additives, and food rich in high carbs. The amount of energy consumed in relation to physical activity of food are key determinants of nutrition related chronic diseases. Interventions such as changing the diet and lifestyle including educating individuals, modifying foods supply and implementing economic policies would help fight against chronic diseases. Schools should provide healthy meals and add physical programs to school routines. Coordination among manufactures and government regulation is also needed, which can be done in reducing the refining of grain products. Eating plant based foods will help prevent these degenerative diseases and even help
The increasing incidence of chronic diseases is approaching epidemic levels. Cancer, heart disease, and stroke are becoming the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet billions of dollars are spent to cure these diseases. One in three Americans suffers from chronic diseases. Could there be a solution to this epidemic? Forks over Knives takes the viewers through a research about chronic diseases by two researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a nutritional scientist from Cornell university, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyne, a former surgeon at the world renowned Cleveland clinic. Forks over Knives was released On May 6, 2011 and the director of the film is Lee Fulkerson. The film follows up on China study, which is believed …show more content…
Too much consumption of high fat is known to cause obesity, which has later effects such as diabetes. This directly links animal based foods to chronic diseases. In addition, Fast foods are known to have high sugar and sodium. Sugar has no nutritional value except for calories and thus has a negative health implications for those at risk of overweight and diabetes. Furthermore, sodium found in fast foods has an effect of high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor of stroke and coronary disease. Eating animal based food and fast foods puts Americans at a risk of developing chronic …show more content…
In the article, ““Forks Over Knives” Examines Dietary Changes as Cure for Disease” by chen states that after the film many people turned to being vegetarians and also non vegetarians started taking part in “meatless Monday”. Consumptions of food rich in fats and low in essential nutrients contribute to overweight and obesity. People should eat less high-calorie foods, especially foods high in saturated or trans-fats and sugar. Americans should enjoy eating fruits, vegetables and legumes. Eating fast food and animal protein will always link Americans’ health to some of these chronic diseases such as obesity. In the movie review, lane encourages Americans to avoid preservatives, additives, and food rich in high carbs. The amount of energy consumed in relation to physical activity of food are key determinants of nutrition related chronic diseases. Interventions such as changing the diet and lifestyle including educating individuals, modifying foods supply and implementing economic policies would help fight against chronic diseases. Schools should provide healthy meals and add physical programs to school routines. Coordination among manufactures and government regulation is also needed, which can be done in reducing the refining of grain products. Eating plant based foods will help prevent these degenerative diseases and even help