Ailments of the Digestive System

It is characterised with passing of hardened stools.

• constipation

• diarrhea

• food poisoning

• indigestion

• ulcer

How to prevent constipation? Tick 3.

• Have a low-fiber diet.

• Exercise regularly.

• Have regular bowel movements.

• Drink 6-8 glasses of water everyday.

It is the passing of loose watery stools.

(a)  

Diarrhea and vomiting are the ways on how our body gets rid of bad stuff. However, too much of diarrhea and vomiting can be dangerous because it can lead to (a)   .

Choose 3 causes of ulcer.

• Not eating on time.

• Eating too much candies

• H. pylori bacteria

• Drinking too much soda or coffee.

Eating a heavy meal immediately before a workout can cause discomfort, like bloating and cramping.

• True

• False

Chewing food in your mouth helps to break down larger particles of food into smaller particles. This helps to reduce stress on the esophagus and helps the stomach to digest your food. Besides diarrhea, chewing food properly prevents what sickness?

• food poisoning

• indigestion

• ulcer