Nutrition Chapter 18
What foods could help lesson diarrhea?
BRAT bananas, white rice, apple sauce, and toast on white bread
What are the side effects of a stimulant laxative?
Can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and person can become dependent on it.
Why would aggressive dietary management of Crohn's be necessary in children?
Can lead to growth failure, nutrient deficiencies and protein energy malnutrition
What is irritable bowel syndrome and what diet is recommended for this condition?
Chronic and recurrent and unexplainable intestinal symptoms. The diet recommended is increased fiber and is individualized.
What is a colectomy, colostomy and ileostomy? What foods may be difficult for ostomy patients? What is a stoma?
Colectomy= surgical removal of colon. Colostomy= creation of stoma from section of colon. Ileostomy= creation of stoma from section of ileum. Foods that causes an obstruction, gas or odors Stoma= surgically created opening.
What is the first step in treating diarrhea?
Correction of underlying medical disorder, dehydration therapy, and bulk forming agents to reduce liquidity of stool
What is the treatment for irritable bowel syndrome?
Dietary adjustments, stress management, behavioral therapies and medication for managing symptoms.
What is diverticular disease diverticulosis vs diverticulitis and what diet is recommended? What should a person with diverticular disease avoid?
Diverticulosis= presence of pockets. Diverticulitis= when the pocket get inflamed. Increase in fiber. Nuts, popcorn, and seeds.
Patients with a colostomy or ileostomy are usually concerned with foods that may cause
Gas and odor
What are suggestions in treating constipation?
Gradually increasing fiber intake, laxatives, prune juices, adequate fluid intake, and medical treatment.
What is Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?
IBD. Crohn's can occur in any region of the GI tract. Mucosa has a cobblestone appearance. Skip lesions Ulcerative colitis always starts in the rectum and moves up. The colon appears inflamed and reddened and ulcer are visible.
What is constipation and what could cause constipation?
Less than three bowel movement a week. Low fiber, low activity, medical and neurological conditions, pregnancy, medication and drugs.
What is osmotic diarrhea and secretory diarrhea and what causes each?
Osmotic= nutrient malabsorption. Caused when poorly absorbed sugar attracts water to colon increasing fecal water content. Secretory= intestines stimulate to secrete excessive fluid into colon. Caused by bacterial food poisoning, chemical substances, or the inflammation associated with some intestinal diseases.
What conditions would require a low fiber diet?
Post surgery and IBD
What are prebiotics and probiotics and give examples of each?
Prebiotics= stimulate the growth or activity of resident bacterial of large intestine. Ex.Fruits, veggies, and whole grain. Probiotics= live bacteria provided in foods and dietary supplements for the purpose of preventing or treating disease. Ex. Yogurt and acidophilus milk
What is the dietary management of ulcerative colitis?
Requires little dietary adjustment. In serious situations, manage symptoms.
What foods / behaviors could increase intestinal gas?
Smoking, high fiber, using drinking straw and eating fast.
What are the benefits of probiotics?
Stimulates growth in large intestines
What foods are useful in increasing dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble) in the diet?
Wheat bran, fruits and vegetables (especially beans), and whole grains
