Disease Prevention and Management

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Disease Prevention and Management

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity account for 41 million deaths each year worldwide (WHO, 2018). These are potentially preventable deaths if risk factors like diet, lifestyle, and physical activity are addressed. What we consume is particularly powerful in helping to prevent and manage chronic disease, aiding not only in better health overall but significantly improving one’s quality and length of life.

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