Guide 4B Digestive Disorders
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Digestive Disorder Objectives
Nutrients
Describe common nutritional misconceptions, including why they are incorrect; explain how it is possible that there are dietary components like vitamin P, phytochemicals, or dietary fiber that may be important to optimize health, but have no clearly defined recommended daily allowances; and list the primary food groups, and their proportions, that are recommended for a balanced diet that provides nutrients and adequate calories.
Nutritional Issues
Provide examples of nutrient deficiencies and explain how a person can be “hypernourished” and “malnourished” at the same time; describe lactose intolerance, including what it is, why many people have it, the effects, and why some people can tolerate dairy into adulthood; and list some of the concerns related to eating foods fried in oil.
Upper G.I.T. Issues
Describe tooth decay, including factors that impact cavity formation; explain what GERD is, including cause and potential impact on the esophagus; and describe gastritis, including causes and potential impact on the stomach.
Lower G.I.T. Disorders
Describe Coeliac disease and the resulting impact on the small intestines; list and describe potential large intestine disorders, including possible use of x-rays and colonoscopy to detect these disorders, and explain what hemorrhoids are, including potential symptoms.
Digestive Disorders Quiz
Quiz Directions
Complete all four sections and take the quiz on Canvas.
Use the learning objectives above to guide your studying.
Digestive Disorders Media
Introduced in Nutritional Issues section of this guide:
You are creating a game to teach about the digestive system and/or nutrition. Basically any concept introduced in this module (Guides 4A & 4B) can be included. You can be specific, like teaching about one digestive disorder, or more general, like teaching about multiple food groups. The game needs to engage the potential learner by being both educational and entertaining.
Include:
- The title of your game.
- The approximate age level you intend the game for (children, adults, all).
- Your game, with basic directions, if needed. The media can be a photo, text, video, web link, etc.
- Clear and correct concepts about the digestive system and/or nutrition.
Teaching someone else is one of the best ways to learn about a topic. Select something that interests you, and have fun with the learning process. This could be an excellent piece to include in the final portfolio.
Media Directions
To be completed after taking the quiz on Canvas.
Once you have completed your digestive/nutrition game, upload it to Canvas. Your checklist can be submitted as a PDF, a word document, a photo, or even a video. Multiple assignment formats are supported.
Human Biology Portfolio
Portfolio Directions
Your digestive/nutrition game may be an excellent addition to the final portfolio. Check and see which outcome it best addresses.
Learn more about Digestive Disorders
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