<s>[INST] Does Diet Affect My Arthritis? [/INST] Diet can affect arthritis if an individual becomes overweight because of poor diet choices. Increased weight gain causes excess stress on the knee and hip joints and can lead to increased pain.
 Source: Altru. Link: https://www.altru.org/blog/2016/september/frequently-asked-questions-about-arthritis-answe/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>