Goal to feed 1,000,000

ViSalus Community Challenge: Feed Hungry Kids

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is the most lethal form of malnutrition/hunger. It is basically a lack of calories and protein. Food is converted into energy by humans, and the energy contained in food is measured by calories. Protein is necessary for key body functions including provision of essential amino acids and development and maintenance of muscles.

Children are the most visible victi...ms of undernutrition. Children who are poorly nourished suffer up to 160 days of illness each year. Poor nutrition plays a role in at least half of the 10.9 million child deaths each year--five million deaths. Undernutrition magnifies the effect of every disease, including measles and malaria. The estimated proportions of deaths in which undernutrition is an underlying cause are roughly similar for diarrhea (61%), malaria (57%), pneumonia (52%), and measles (45%) (Black 2003, Bryce 2005). Malnutrition can also be caused by diseases, such as the diseases that cause diarrhea, by reducing the body's ability to convert food into usable nutrients.

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Advocacy Efforts

Advocacy plays an integral role in our mission. We fight for people with diabetes in Washington, DC, in state capitols and in our courts. Diabetes Advocates around the country fight to increase funding to prevent, treat and cure diabetes; improve access to health care and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, work and elsewhere in their lives. 


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Fatty McFatty

Because health care costs are rising so much at least in part due to the steady diet of McDonalds and Twinkies. As we have gotten larger, health care spending from the obese and overweight has grown 80% in the short period from 2001 to 2006 and right now 1/3 of Americans adults are obese.

Many health insurance companies will up charge a heavy person (not an obese person) up to 50-100% more than the actual premium. An obese person will usually not even get approved, and even if they should be able to be approved their conditions will cause them to be declined.

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Why I Walk: Jeff Peterson

Posted on October 7, 2011 by ADA

Hi everyone! We continue our Step Out blog series today with Jeff Peterson’s story. Learn below about his emotional diagnosis, how he found the American Diabetes Association and the steps he’s taken since to help others learn about type 2 diabetes.
“I had always pretty much done whatever I wanted with my body, never really paying attention to what I was eating, drinking…or anything else for that matter. Sure, my parents had diabetes, but so what? That was never going to be me.
About five years ago, I made a doctor’s appointment because I just wasn’t feeling right. I was asked to come in a week before to have blood work done because it had been so long since my last visit. When I was at his office, the doctor walked in the exam room, opened the chart and the first thing he said was, “I’m sorry to tell you, but it looks like you have type 2 diabetes.” That’s when my heart fell.
Years later, I was at a Chamber of Commerce meeting where different groups were able to set up booths and show their products. I happened to walk by the American Diabetes Association’s booth and they had a display showing how much sugar was in different drinks and foods I ate all the time. I was shocked by what I saw – it was at that point that I came to grips with my disease and chose to finally do something about it. I spoke with Jacqueline Reding, Associate Manager in the Minnesota area, and she told me about ways I could help others get educated about this disease. It was that night that I joined the Minneapolis Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Committee.
You can live with type 2 diabetes once you come to realize it’s not too late to start taking care of yourself. Having this disease, you cannot sit back and think, “Woe is me.” That’s why I decided to step up to the plate and knock diabetes out of the park. I’m excited to take the lead as a Team Red Captain so all those living with diabetes will be honored and celebrated. I encourage everyone to join Step Out so others will never have to hear what I did: I am sorry to tell you, you have diabetes.
As Jeff says, it’s never too late to take control of this disease.

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Slow and Steady Exercise Best for Blood Sugar Control
(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2011-05-10

A review of 47 studies reveals that structured exercise programs that include aerobic exercise is key to lowering blood sugar levels. The analysis compared two groups of diabetics. One group was given a structured exercise program, while the other was counseled on the importance of getting exercise. Overall, those who were given the structured program lowered their blood sugar more than those who were simply given advice. Experts say the study also found that longer exercise was more beneficial than high-intensity exercise.

 

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Quick Video About our Meal Replacement Shake

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Nutritional Value

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What is in it and why is it good for you?