SCI241 Understanding Digestive Health, Nutrition, and Food Safety: A Comprehensive Exploration of Common Issues and Solutions
Discusses digestive health, nutrition, and food safety.
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SCI241 Understanding Digestive Health, Nutrition, and Food Safety: A
Comprehensive Exploration of Common Issues and Solutions
Discussion Questions
WEEK2
DQ1
What are some common digestive issues, their causes, and potential treatment or
prevention strategies? Discuss two digestive conditions and explain the impact of
lifestyle choices and medication on managing these conditions.
Two digestive issues that I can think of are gallstones and gastro-esophagus
reflux disorder (GERD). Gallstones are basically solids that form in the
gallbladder. When it comes to gallstones, they can be very painful, and they also
can prevent the gallbladder from functioning properly, in extreme cases.
Medication can be prescribed by a physician that helps the gallstones dissolve;
however, they can come back once the medication is no longer taken. The
gallbladder aids the digestive process, but is sometimes removed if it continues
to cause problems. The best natural way to take care of gallstones is to prevent
them from forming by eating a balanced diet, keeping your body in shape, and
keeping your cholesterol low.
The second problem, GERD, begins when stomach acid backs up into the
esophagus, which causes you to feel burning in the chest and sometimes throat.
Heartburn can come and go, but for some it can be continuous. If you only
experience issues when you eat certain foods then a simple solution is to avoid
those types of foods or use medication, such as Zantac, to prevent heartburn
when you do eat those foods; however, if the heartburn seems continuous then
you can purchase over-the-counter medication or see your physician. Two
medications, Prilosec and Prevacid, were once prescribed for GERD, but are
now available over-the-counter.
DQ2
How do eating habits change over time, and why is it important to adapt your diet
as you age? Discuss the role of specific nutrients like calcium and antioxidants in
maintaining health, and how dietary changes can affect long-term well-being.
When I was 10 years old, I ate similar to how I eat today. I have never been a
fan of veggies. It is not really the taste but the texture. A lot of the time my
parents did not have time to cook for us because they both worked, so I used to
eat a lot of fast-food. I try to stay away from fast-food today because of how
unhealthy it is. I really do not have a taste for it anymore either. There is one
place around here called Best Burger that I do eat at once in a while, but rather
than hamburgers and fries I typically have steak and potatoes. I still consume
quite a bit of spaghetti, lasagna, and cheese-bread. I realize that I need to eat
Comprehensive Exploration of Common Issues and Solutions
Discussion Questions
WEEK2
DQ1
What are some common digestive issues, their causes, and potential treatment or
prevention strategies? Discuss two digestive conditions and explain the impact of
lifestyle choices and medication on managing these conditions.
Two digestive issues that I can think of are gallstones and gastro-esophagus
reflux disorder (GERD). Gallstones are basically solids that form in the
gallbladder. When it comes to gallstones, they can be very painful, and they also
can prevent the gallbladder from functioning properly, in extreme cases.
Medication can be prescribed by a physician that helps the gallstones dissolve;
however, they can come back once the medication is no longer taken. The
gallbladder aids the digestive process, but is sometimes removed if it continues
to cause problems. The best natural way to take care of gallstones is to prevent
them from forming by eating a balanced diet, keeping your body in shape, and
keeping your cholesterol low.
The second problem, GERD, begins when stomach acid backs up into the
esophagus, which causes you to feel burning in the chest and sometimes throat.
Heartburn can come and go, but for some it can be continuous. If you only
experience issues when you eat certain foods then a simple solution is to avoid
those types of foods or use medication, such as Zantac, to prevent heartburn
when you do eat those foods; however, if the heartburn seems continuous then
you can purchase over-the-counter medication or see your physician. Two
medications, Prilosec and Prevacid, were once prescribed for GERD, but are
now available over-the-counter.
DQ2
How do eating habits change over time, and why is it important to adapt your diet
as you age? Discuss the role of specific nutrients like calcium and antioxidants in
maintaining health, and how dietary changes can affect long-term well-being.
When I was 10 years old, I ate similar to how I eat today. I have never been a
fan of veggies. It is not really the taste but the texture. A lot of the time my
parents did not have time to cook for us because they both worked, so I used to
eat a lot of fast-food. I try to stay away from fast-food today because of how
unhealthy it is. I really do not have a taste for it anymore either. There is one
place around here called Best Burger that I do eat at once in a while, but rather
than hamburgers and fries I typically have steak and potatoes. I still consume
quite a bit of spaghetti, lasagna, and cheese-bread. I realize that I need to eat
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University
University of Phoenix
Subject
Nutrition