Post on 18-Jan-2016
Your Digestive Sys-tem
& Keeping Your Di-gestive System
HealthyJun Hyuk Ko, Seyun Na
Digestion-breaks down food into molecules that the body can use.
Absorption-nutrients pass through the lining of your digestive system into your blood.
Elimination-discharges waste matter.
Functions of the Digestive System
Structures of the Digestive System
Structures of the Digestive System
Consume plenty of fiber.
Limit fatty foods.
Eat moderately.
Plan meals for a time when you can relax.
Drink lots of water.
Get regular exercise.
Avoiding Digestive Disorders
Appendicitis is cause by microorganisms infect the appendix (a small pouch that projects from the colon).
Colon cancer is uncontrolled cell division that leads to a cancerous tumor in your large intestine.
Heartburn is caused when acid from the stomach irritates the esophagus.
Disorders of the Digestive System
Hemorrhoids occurs when veins in the anus or rectum swell due to constipation, pregnancy and childbirth, sitting for long periods, or heavy lifting.
Inflammatory bowel disease is chronic inflammation of digestive tract.
Lactose intolerance is lack of the enzyme lactase in the small intestine leads to an inability to digest lactose, a sugar in milk.
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Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
Lactose intolerance
Foodborne illnesses result from consuming a food or drink that contains either a poison or a dis-ease-causing micro-organism.
To avoid foodborne illnesses, it is very important to prepare and store food properly.
Food Safety
When food is undercooked.
When raw food touches cooked food.
When people preparing food transfer the organ-isms onto their hands, countertops, or utensils.
Micro-organisms are typically spread...
Fever over 101.5 *F (38.6*C).
Blood in stool or diarrhea for more than three days.
Vomiting or signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth and dizziness.
Seek medical care if symptoms include...
Cook correctly.
Separate uncooked from cooked.
Quickly refrigerate leftovers.
Wash your hands before and after cooking.
Food Preparation and Storage