WORLD HEPATITIS DAY

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY

# World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis-  a group of infectious diseased known as Hepatitis A, B,C, D and E- and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

# Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic disease and killing close to 1.4 million people every year.

THEME :

* World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to focus on actions such as

• Raising awareness of the different forms of hepatitis and how they are transmitted
• strengthening prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis and its related diseases
• Increasing hepatitis B vaccine coverage and integration into national immunization programmes
• coordination a global response to hepatitis

THEME FOR 2016 :

      " PREVENTING HEPATITIS : ITS UP TO YOU "

HEPATITIS :

              Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self - limiting or can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.

              Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances ( alcohol, certain drugs) and auto immune diseases can also cause hepatitis.

TYPES OF HEPATITIS :

# There are 5 unique Viruses are there. Hepatitis A,B,C,D & E. While all cause liver disease and vary in different ways.

# HEPATITIS A :Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is present in the faeces of infected persons and is most often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food. 

# HEPATITIS B : Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through exposure to infective blood, semen, and other body fluids. 

# HEPATITIS C : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. 

# HEPATITIS D : Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections occur only in those who are infected with HBV. The dual infection of HDV and HBV can result in a more serious disease and worse outcome. Hepatitis B vaccines provide protection from HDV infection.

# HEPATITIS E : Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mostly transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

TREATMENT :

VACCINES :

# HEPATITIS A vaccine in given to the children at the age of one. 

# Routine Vaccination of all children under 19 is recommended for Hepatitis B vaccine

# Routine Vaccination for Hepatitis B starts as shot on the muscle of new born before discharged from the hospital.

# There is no Special Vaccination for Hepatitis C, D & E.

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES :

#  Maintain Good personal hygiene.
#  Access to Clean water and proper handling of sewage
# Prevention is aimed at screening prior to transfusion.

# As excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis , the following are maximal recommendations for alcohol consumption

• Women – ≤ 3 drinks on any given day and ≤ 7drinks per week
• Men – ≤ 4 drinks on any given day and ≤ 14 drinks per week

DIET :

General dietary advice:

• Eat regular, balanced meals
• Maintain healthy calorie intake
• Eat whole-grain cereals, breads, and grains
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Get adequate protein
• Go easy on fatty, salty, and sugary foods
• Drink enough fluids
• Reach and maintain a healthy weight

Cautions:

• Avoid alcohol
• Be careful with dietary supplements

TIPS TO HELP YOU EAT FRUITS

TIPS TO HELP YOU EAT FRUITS

GENERAL :

# Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter or in the refrigerator.

# Buy fresh fruits in season when they less expensive and at their peak flavor.

# Try pre-cut packages of fruits for a healthy snack in seconds.

# choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.

NUTRITIONAL :

#  Make most of your choices whole or cut fruits rather than juice, for the benefits dietary fiber provides.

# Select fruits with  more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes, peaches and apricots.

# Vary your fruit choices. fruits differ in nutrient content.

IN MEALS :

# At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches.

# Drink 100% orange or mix fruit juice.

# At Lunch, pack a banana, grapes to eat or choose fruit salad.

# At dinner, add oranges, pineapple or grapes in a salad.

# For dessert, choose baked fruits like apple or pears or a fruit salad. 

AS A SNACK :

# Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. 

# Dried fruits also make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well.

# Keep a package of dried fruit in your desk or bag.

# Dried includes apricots, figs,dates, prunes and raisins.

MAKE FRUIT MORE APPEALING:

# Many fruits taste great with a dip or dressing

# Make a fruit smoothie.

# Try different textures of fruits.

# Add lemon juice with fresh fruit salad to keep them from turning brown.

FRUIT TIPS FOR CHILDREN :

# Set a good example for children by eating fruit everyday with meals or as snacks.

# offer children a choice of fruits for lunch

# offer raising or other dried fruits instead of candy.

# While shopping, allow children to pick out a new fruit to try later at home.

# offer fruit pieces and 100% fruit juice to children.

KEEP IT SAFE :

# Rinse fruits before preparing or eating them. 

# Dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel after rinsing.

# Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry and seafood while shopping, preparing or storing.

VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

# Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinic acid.

RECOMMENDED INTAKE

• Infants, birth to 6 months: 2 mg (adequate intake)
• Infants, 7 months to 1 year: 4 mg (adequate intake)
• Children, 1 to 3 years: 6 mg (RDA)
• Children, 4 to 8 years: 8 mg (RDA)
• Children, 9 to 13 years: 12 mg (RDA)
• Boys, 14 to 18 years: 16 mg (RDA)
• Girls, 14 to 18 years: 14 mg (RDA)
• Men, 19 and older : 16 mg (RDA)
• Women, 19 and older : 14 mg (RDA)
• pregnant women : 18 mg (RDA)
• Lactating Women :17 mg (RDA)

FUNCTIONS:

#Helps to lowers the cholesterol levels.

# Lowers the risk of heart diseases.

# Controls diabetes.

# Increases joint mobility.

# Lowers the risk of Alzheimer disease.

# Lowers the risk of developing cataract.

# Prevent Skin cancer

FOOD SOURCES :

# Beetroot

# Liver

# Salmon fish

# Tuna

# Sunflower seeds

# Peanuts

# Brown rice

# Lamb

# Turkey

# Hard boiled eggs

DEFICIENCY :

# B3 Deficiency can cause a condition known as pellagra.

# Pellagra is characterized  by cracked, scaly skin, dementia and diarrhea.

# Its generally treated with a nutritionally balanced diet and niacin supplements.

SPICE OF THE WEEK - FENUGREEK

SPICE OF THE WEEK

FENUGREEK

* Fenugreek is an herb similar to clove that is native to the Mediterranean region, Southern Europe and western Asia.

* Fenugreek is used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (Seeds) and vegetable ( fresh leaves)  

* NUTRITIVE VALUE :

# PER 100 G Fenugreek leaves provide 49 k cal, and contain 89% water, 6% carbohydrates, 4% protein and less than 1% fat with calcium 40% of the RDA

# For 100 g Fenugreek seeds are rich source of protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and iron.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FENUGREEK

# Helps to lower the cholesterol level

# Controls diabetes and lowers the blood sugar level

# Aids digestion

# Helps to reduce acidity and acid re flux

# Helps to lose weight

# Remedy for sore - throat

# Helps to prevent colon cancer

# Helps to sooth skin inflammation

#Helps to resolve hair problems

# Reduces menstrual discomfort

HEALTHY EATING TIPS

HEALTHY EATING TIPS

* Eat a variety of vegetables and add them to mixed dishes like casseroles, sandwiches, and wraps.

* Make a smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with peanut butter and a  banana.

*Reduce food waste by keeping track of storage times for different foods.

*Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. This week, be adventurous and pledge to try a new fruit or veggie

*Aim for a variety of protein foods in: lean meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds are all good sources. Protein has the building blocks to keep you healthy and strong.

*Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up baby carrots, cabbage slaw mix and grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes. Veggies such as snow peas or celery sticks make quick snacks.

*Introduce whole grains bit by bit. Mix whole-grain cereal into your favorite cereal to make half your grains whole.

"Go back to basics".