Your Digestive System & Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy Jun 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

 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. Continue

Appendicitis Hemorrhoids Lactose intolerance

 Foodborne illnesses result from consuming a food or drink that contains either a poison or a disease-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 organisms onto their hands, countertops, or utensils. Micro-organisms are typically spread...

 Fever over *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