Impact of nutrition on the body Flashcards
(29 cards)
what is constipation?
less than 3 stools per week
what is diarrhea?
loose, watery stool more than 3x per day
what is diverticulosis?
when small pouches form in the digestive tract
what is diverticulitis?
infection of the diverticula
what is gastroenteritis?
infection of the GI tract that causes inflammation due to bacteria/viruses
what is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
inadequate/improper closing of the lower esophageal sphincter
what is aerophagia?
the swallowing of air
what are ulcers?
sores or erosions that develop in the stomach lining or duodenum most commonly cause by H.pylori
what is gallbladder disease?
a group of diseases associated with the gallbladder
what are gallstones?
bile sludge mixed with cholesterol crystals that can cause obstructions
what is celiac disease?
an autoimmune disease that results in flattened villi which causes malabsorption of nutrients
what is inflammatory bowel disease?
inflammation of the GI tract that causes impairment
what is ulcerative colitis?
inflammation of the large intestine
what is crohns disease?
inflammation of the entire GI tract
what is phenylketonuria?
when the body is unable to metabolize phenylalanine due to the lack of phenlalanine hydroxlase in the body
what is maple syrup urine disease?
the body is unable to metabolize branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine)
what is homocystinuria?
the body is unable to convert homocystine
what is galactosemia?
the body is unable to convert galactose to glucose?
what foods should be avoided if someone has PKU?
foods with aspartame and foods that contain phenylalanine
what foods should be avoided if someone suffers from maple syrup urine disease?
high protein foods
what foods should be avoided if someone has galactosemia?
foods with galactose and lactose
what is glycogen storage disease?
when the body is unable to break down glycogen
what foods should be avoided if someone has glycogen storage disease?
- sucrose
- galactose
- lactose
- fructose
what is macrocytic anemia?
anemia that is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency and/or folate deficiency
