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Sickle Cell and Nutrition
Fumnanya NwosaHealth Promotion Intern
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Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder, characterized primarily by chronic anemia and periodic episodes of pain known as Crisis.
These Crises are unpredictable and can affect any area of the body (chest, abdomen, & bones are frequently affected location.)
Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder, characterized primarily by chronic anemia and periodic episodes of pain known as Crisis.These Crises are unpredictable and can affect any area of the body especially the chest, abdomen, joints & bones.
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AnybodyEthnic Groups:
Africans / African AmericansSoutheastern EuropeansMiddle Eastern Indians
Kevan Mellendick RD
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In America, about 1 Thousand people are being affected by sickle cell disease More than 2 Million people have the sickle cell trait
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Sickle Cell Trait is not a disease.It simply means that a person has inherited the sickle cell gene from either of the parents. People with Sickle Cell Trait live a normal life.
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Reduced blood flowShortage of oxygen flowPains on various part of the body, also known as sickle cell crisisIncreased risk for infectionsCan cause strain /damage to the organsFatigue/weakness
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Pain episodeHappens when sickle-shaped red blood cells block the vesselsBlood and oxygen cannot get to the tissuesThis causes pains
Sickle cell Crisis
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DehydrationInfection – cold or fluLow oxygen level resulting from difficult exercise, flying or high altitudeSudden change of condition - from warm to cold Strong emotions – anger or depressionMedical procedures – surgery or having a baby
What can Trigger a Sickle Cell Crisis?
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Have respiratory constrains, and increase calorie and protein needsAbout 1/3 of them experience impaired growthEspecially, in low
extreme hemoglobin
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Iron overloadInadequate protein intakeExcessive carbohydrate intakeInadequate growth in childhood & adolescenceVitamin and Mineral deficienciesWeight gain in adulthood
Nutritional Concerns with Sickle Cell
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More Plant food sources - colorful fruits and vegetablesHigh Proteins foods – lean meat, fish, and eggsWhole grains CHO – brown rice, wheat bread, and oatmealLess added fat and sugar – avoid sweet drinksPlenty of water – 8 , 4 oz glasses per day or more when sweatingSupplements – Multivitamins, fish oil, folic acid, vitamin D
Kevan Mellendick (RD)
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Kevan Mellendick (RD)
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Lean Meat: Beef, lamb, veal, pork, lean, sausagesFish and Sea Food: Fish, crab, lobster, oysters, scallops, clams Poultry: Chicken, turkey, duck, goose, bush birdsEggs: Chicken eggs, duck eggsLegume/Bean: All beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, tofu.Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, pine nuts, walnut, hazelnut
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Whole wheat flour Whole oatmealWhole grain cornPopcornBrown rice
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These are some of the examples:BroccoliSpinachOkraCarrotCabbageGreensBrussels sproutscauliflower
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Low Impact Exercises – under one hour These are some of the good options:
Hiking Walking Cycling Dancing Swimming Yoga
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Iron free multivitamins and mineralsFolic acidsFish oil (omega 3 fatty acid), help reduced number of episodeVitamin DZincProtein Powder(getting more protein into your diet)
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Some of the Good Sources of Folic Acid:
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