Question

Digestion transforms the foods we eat into nutrients and absorption moves nutrients from the GI tract into the blood. Optimal digestion and absorption depend on the good health of the digestive tract, which is affected by such lifestyle factors as sleep, physical activity, state of mind, and the meals you eat. Give an example of 2 common digestive problems, briefly describe them and outline the strategies to prevent or alleviate these problems.

Answer 1

1) Constipation - Constipation is infrequent bowel movements or situation where it is hard to pass stool. It occurs when stool remains in large intestine for too long.

There are many strategies that can prevent Constipation.

One is use of laxatives and other is eating fiber.

Both can pressure the stool from colon to pass through.

2) Irritable bowel syndrome

It is an intestinal disorder that cause pain in stomach, diarrhoea and Constipation.

Regular exercise, regular meals and fiber in meals can prevent Irritable bowel syndrome.