Managing Hemophilia Hemophilia And Nutrition
While no special diet is recommended for people with hemophilia, the basic concepts of good eating still apply. If you or a loved one has hemophilia, choose a diet that includes variety from each of the food groups (see MyPlate). The USDA recommends eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and low in solid fats, added sugars, and salt (sodium).1 Balancing food intake with physical activity helps in the maintenance of an optimal body weight.
Hemophilia Diet And Exercise Recommendations
Proper nutrition, combined with a safe and effective sports and exercise plan, is especially important to combat an increase in the number of overweight people with hemophilia. According to the Centers for Disease Control, teens and children with hemophilia are almost twice as likely to be overweight as the same age group in the general population, which is also experiencing an obesity epidemic. By choosing a healthy diet and getting the proper exercise, people with hemophilia can help improve their physical health and well-being.2
Note: ThereForYou.com does not recommend a particular treatment for specific individuals and recommends that you consult your treatment center or physician before pursuing any course of treatment.
References
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. United States Department of Health & Human Services website. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf. Accessed June 22, 2011.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Report on the Universal Data Collection Program. 2005;7(1). http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hbd/documents/UDC7(1).pdf. Accessed June 8, 2011.
