post 5 part 2

Unhealthy Eating in African American Community

(with a focus on Males)

Mortality

· The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years(primarily for ages 65 years and older)

· African Americans ages 18-49 are 2 times as likely to die from heart disease than whites.

· African Americans ages 35-64 years are 50% more likely to have high blood pressure than whites.

· Black men have the lowest life expectancy and the highest death rate from specific causes compared to both men and women of other racial and ethnic groups.

Risks and Consequences

· 44% of Black men are considered overweight

· Leads to obesity, diabetes, and stroke

· Lack of Energy

· Low sex drive

· Erectile Disfunction

Top 10 causes of death

1. Heart disease 

2. Cancer

3. Unintentional injuries

4. Homicide

5. Stroke

6. Diabetes

7. Chronic lower respiratory diseases

8. Kidney disease

9. Septicemia

10. Hypertension

Better Choices

Cooking in different ways:

-frying baking, roasting, or broiling

Education about healthier foods

More plant-based diet alternatives

Visit https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/ for more nutritional facts and tips on eating healthier