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Diet and Arthritis.

Last updated Thursday, July 06, 2006

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Weight control

Body weight and arthritis

Keeping body weight down helps with arthritis in the knees or hips since these joints bear the weight of the body.

Being overweights puts stress on joints. Many older adults with arthritis also have high blood pressure or heart disease. It is important for both diseases to keep trim by reducing fats, cholesterol and sugar in your diet.

Ask your doctor to check your weight against recommended weights for people your sex, height and age.

Tips for weight control

To lose weight, eat less and exercise more. A good way to eat fewer calories is to cut down on foods high in fats, cholesterol and sugar. A daily walk or swim may help without placing too much stress on joints. If you are overweight, work with a nutritionist and your doctor to find a lifelong weight control plan that is right for you. A nutritionist is a health professional trained to help you plan changes in your diet.

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