Experts have long recognized how good nutrition contributes to our health across our lifespan. On the other hand, research has also established that certain lifestyle and dietary practices can contribute to chronic diseases. This assignment will choose three of the diseases associated with a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle to research. These diseases include metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes 2, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancers. In a separate essay for each of the three diseases, summarize the following; 

• What are the causes of this disease? 

• What dietary factors influence the risk of developing this disease? 

• In what ways could a person change eating habits to improve their health? 

• How would physical activity contribute to promoting a healthy lifestyle?