Understanding Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Ann fell and broke her hip because she has weak bones. Which disease does this describe?

• Anemia

• Osteoporosis

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

Jim cannot eat as many sweets anymore since he has high blood sugar. Which disease does this describe?

• Diabetes

• High Cholesterol

• Lactose Intolerance

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Yvonne cannot eat a lot of canned foods since they are high in sodium. Which disease does this describe?

• Diverticulitis

• Obesity

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

Joe had to have surgery to remove this inflamed part of his digestive tract. Which disease does this describe?

• Crohn’s Disease

• Heart Disease

• Lactose Intolerance

• Anemia

Riley cannot eat anything with wheat since her body cannot breakdown gluten. Which disease does this describe?

• Crohn’s Disease

• Hypertension

• Celiac Disease

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Wesley has to eat a diet low in fat, therefore he cannot eat McDonald's as much. Which disease does this describe?

• Diabetes

• Heart Disease

• Diverticulitis

• Osteoporosis

Type 2 diabetes is preventable.

• True

• False

Anemia is...

• when you cannot digest lactose

• a disorder that could lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and high cholesterol

• a bone disorder causing weak bones

• low red blood cells and iron in the blood

Osteoporosis is typically not seen in teenagers.

• True

• False

With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which organ is affected?

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Mouth