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• HOW TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS UP TO GRADE 7

OVERVIEW

• The digestive system is essential to helping your body break down food so that it can adequately retrieve nutrients and vitamins, while also getting rid of waste. It’s composed of the following organs: mouth esophagus liver stomach gallbladder small and large intestines pancreas anus and rectum

OVERVIEW

• When something is disturbed within the digestive system, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms. Some problems are serious enough to warrant a visit to a gastroenterologist, a specialist that works with digestive issues. Others are simply related to lifestyle habits. The most common digestive problems include: constipation diarrhea gas heartburn (acid reflux) nausea and vomiting intestinal cramps

WAYS TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE

• Eat More Frequent Meals
• Aiming to consume five to six mini-meals a day can help promote overall good digestive health. Make sure you eat a mix of carbs, protein, and heart-healthy fat at each meal. Examples include peanut butter on whole-wheat crackers, a tuna sandwich, or yogurt with fruit.

WAYS TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE

• Eat More Fiber
• Getting enough fiber helps prevent digestion problems by regulating the system. If you’re not sure if you get enough fiber, all you have to do is look in your kitchen. Fiber is naturally available in: fruits vegetables beans legumes whole grains

WAYS TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE

• Drink Plenty of Water
• Water aids your digestive health by helping to cleanse the entire system.

WAYS TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE

• When Digestive Issues Require a Doctor’s Visit
• When digestion problems fail to resolve with tweaks to your lifestyle, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist. Chronic (ongoing) problems could indicate health issues that may need medical attention. These may include: acid reflux celiac disease colitis Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis gallstones irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severe viral or parasitic infections

WAYS TO PREVENT DIGESTIVE DISEASE

• Follow its pace. A rushed meal is out of sync with the creeping pace of the gut. First, savor your meal.
• Nurture your gut's residents. Gut-friendly bacteria use fiber, an indigestible carbohydrate, as their main food source, so eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, such as oats, barley and whole wheat
• Watch out for foods that trigger digestive problems
• Eat a little less. People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from digestive problems.
• Got heartburn? Cut down on fatty foods.

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