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Consequences of Poor Diet
	Four of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States are diet-related conditions - diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. There is no question that better nutrition can result in delaying the onset of many chronic diseases and significantly improve the quality of life. Many pesticides, such as DDT, DDE and PCP, have been shown to mimic the effects of estrogen in the body and have been linked to the growing epidemic of estrogen-related health conditions such as PMS, breast cancer, and low sperm counts. The annual economic impact of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. exceeds $80 billion, that of obesity exceeds $86 billion, osteoporosis $10 billion for care alone, cancer $104 billion, and cataract surgery $4 billion. Treatment & Prevention Here are some simple rules: Do not over-eat. Eat a variety of foods. Consider organically grown food. Eat as much of your food raw or lightly-cooked as possible. Eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables as possible. Avoid drinks containing sugar or caffeine. Avoid sugars. Avoid processed and refined foods. Avoid hydrogenated trans-fatty acids. Use only certain oils for frying. Keep essential fats in balance.
Consequences of Poor Diet is benefited or hindered by:
	Fried Foods Avoidance Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption Processed Foods Avoidance Reduced Calorie Consumption