Organs in the Digestive System
What is the first organ/body part of the digestive system?
The mouth
What do carbohydrates get broken down to?
Glucose
What vitamin is needed to release energy from carbohydrates and fat?
B vitamins
Does restriction lead to slowing down our digestive system or speeding it up?
Slowing it down
What organ transports food from the mouth to the stomach?
The esophagus
What do lipids get broken down into?
Fatty acids
What are four food sources of B vitamins?
Nuts, whole grains, fortified cereal, milk, eggs, meat, fish, leafy greens, beans, bananas, mushrooms
What are some symptoms of slowed gut motility (slowed digestion)?
Constipation, bloating, acid reflux
There are 3 parts to the small intestine - what are they called?
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What are the 2 types of digestion?
Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
What enzyme turns on hunger signals?
Ghrelin
True or False: Can an ED lead to lactose intolerance?
True - restriction can prevent the body from being able to produce lactase enzyme
What is the main role of the small intestine for the digestion process?
To absorb macronutrients and micronutrients
What are the two types of mechanical digestion?
Chewing and peristalsis
What hormones turn off hunger signals?
Leptin and insulin
Why might someone with an ED have impaired hunger and fullness cues?
Due to slowed gut motility
What are the two functions of the large intestine in the digestive system?
To absorb water and form waste
What is needed for chemical digestion to take place?
Enzymes
What are the eight B vitamins?
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folate/folic acid, B12
True or False: Binging can lead to stretching of the stomach?
True - this can lead to uncomfortable fullness, nausea, etc.