A | B |
Carbohydrates | Provide energy |
Protein | aid in wound healing |
Calcium | build bones and teeth, help clot blood |
Caries | decay of teeth or bone |
Anorexia nervosa | eating disorder characterized by refusal to eat |
Bulemia nervosa | eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging |
Anorexia | decreased or poor appetite |
Cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
Cleft palate | congenital abnormality where the roof of the mouth has a split |
Cirrhosis | chronic inflammatory didease of the liver |
Constipation | Colon absorbs excessive water from feces |
Diarrhea | characterized by loose, watery frequent stools |
Gastroenteritis | inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the stomach and intestinal tract |
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) | sphincter muscle that connects the esophagus and stomach is weak |
Hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
Irritable bowel syndrome | characterized by abdominal discomfort, gas, diarrhea and/or constipation |
Peptic ulcer | sore or lesion of the lining of the stomach or duodenum |
Crohn's Disease | autoimmune disorder affecting the colon |
Hepatitis A | viral infection transmitted by fecal/oral route or contaminated food |
Hepatitis B | can be prevented by vaccination |
Hepatitis C | most common chronic bloodborne infection in US |
Cholelithiasis | gallstones |
H. pylori | most ulcers are caused by this bacteria |
Heartburn | backflow of acidic gastric juices (indigestion) |