Define the term
glucose
natural sugar
What causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
A bacterial and viral infections, microorganisms in food and water, and medications.
define nutrition
How the body uses food to maintain healthy.
What is the gastroenterologist suffix word and meaning?
-logist: one who studies
what is the function of vitamin A?
It helps with skin and eye development, also assists the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts to prevent infections.
gastritis
inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach
What should a MA know about obesity?
Increases risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
What are people called when they do not eat any animals or animal products, including milk, cheese, and other dairy items. They also choose to not wear any animal product.
Vegan
What is the hematologist suffix word and meaning?
Hepat/o: liver
What is the function of Vitamin D?
It's responsible for the body to absorb the minerals calcium and phosphorus; forms healthy bones.
emesis
vomiting or ejecting stomach fluids through the mouth or nose
what is gastroenteritis?
A virus such as coronavirus or rotavirus that may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What are some points for patient education on oral hygiene?
Clean all surfaces of each tooth, brush tongue, floss between all teeth daily, use fluoride mouthwash, and visit the dentist twice per year.
What is the gastritis suffix word and meaning?
-itis: inflammation
What is the function of Vitamin E
It protects your body's cell from damage caused by free radicals.
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix which is caused by a bacterial infection
What should a MA know about gastric cancer? what are some signs/symptoms?
It's caused by smoking, drinking alcohol, having GERD, and other stomach disorders where some signs/symptoms are heartburn, nausea/vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, and weight loss.
What are the six basic nutrients every person needs for healthy growth and development?
water, carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals
what is the diarrhea prefix word and meaning?
Dia-: through, across, or complete
What is the function of Vitamin B2 or riboflavin?
It helps the cells to use oxygen that allows them to release energy from food. In other words, it helps your body convert food into energy.
peptic ulcer
What causes peptic ulcers? what are some signs/symptoms?
It's caused by excessive acid secretion. Signs/symptoms are dull or burning pain after eating, belching, and vomiting.
What are some guidelines used to educated patients about healthy food choices?
-Balance calories
-Enjoy food but eat less. Do not eat too fast.
-Eat vegetables, Fruits, whole grains and fat free or 1% milk and low-fat dairy
-Eat foods with high on solid fats, added sugar and salt less often
What is the gastroenteritis root word and meaning?
enter: intestine
What is the function of Vitamin C
It helps with healing wounds, builds bones and teeth, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, absorbs iron, and holds cells together.