GI disease

Question 1

primary lactase nonpersistance

Answer 1

–genetically programmed loss of lactase activity and is permanent

Question 2

secondary lactose intolerance

Answer 2

-due to transient lactase nonpersistence that can occur with factors such as surger, trauma, and some medications

Question 3

dietary strategies to manage lactose intolerance

Answer 3

• complete avoidance of lactose
• consuming smal amounts of lactose at a time as part of a mixed meal
• consuming foods that contain beta galactosidase activityor adding beta galactosidase to lactose containing food

Question 4

cause of celiacs disease

Answer 4

• immune mediated response to dietary gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye)
• even small amounts of gluten can result in mucosal damage and malabsorption

Question 5

treatments of celiacs

Answer 5

-complete avoidance of gluten because only a small amount can be very harmful

Question 6

dietary compliance of celiacs patients reduces the risk for

Answer 6

• osteoporosis
• lactose intolerance
• some cancers
• pregnancy comlications
• stunting in children

Question 7

oral rehydrations solution

Answer 7

• combination of glucose, sodium, and glucose

- saves lives by relying on the sodium-glucose cotransporter in the small intestine

Question 8

pancreatitis

• hat is it?
• characterized by

Answer 8

• pancreatic inflammation

- characterized by abdominal pain and increased blood levels of amylase and lipase

Question 9

causes of acute pancreatitis

Answer 9

-alcohol and gall stones

Question 10

management of acute pancreatitis

Answer 10

• fluid and bowel rest
• future advancement to small, frequent, low-fat meals
• severe cases may require nutrition support to prevent malnutrition

Question 11

what might worsen the severity of pancreatitis

Answer 11

-not using the GI tract

Question 12

what is chronic pancreatitis

-what does it result in

Answer 12

• permanent impairment of the pancreas

- results in decreased secretion of pancreatic enzymes

Question 13

what are common symptoms of chronic pancreatitis

Answer 13

-fat and fat soluble vitamin malabsorption and weight loss

Question 14

dietary management of chronic pancreatitis

Answer 14

-replacement of pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks

Question 15

constipation is associated with

Answer 15

• inadequate fluid and fiber intake
• physical inactivity
• medications
• divereticular disease

Question 16

what are diverticula

-caused by

Answer 16

-colonic outpouchings thought to be caused by low fiber diets and resultant increase in colonic pressure

Question 17

prevention of diverticulus

-what is this

Answer 17

• infection and inflammation of diverticula

- prevented by high fiber diets