American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion (eBook)

LESLIE BONCI, MPH, RD, is Director of Sports Medicine Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; previously she was director of Outpatient Nutrition. Bonci has been on the board of the Intestinal Disease Foundation since 1990. A spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, she frequently appears on the Today show.THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the profession, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.

Acknowledgments.Introduction.PART ONE: Understanding Your Digestive System.1. How Your Gut Works.2. Survival Skills for Self-Managing Your Digestive Condition.3. Getting Started.PART TWO: Moving toward Better Digestion.4. Food-borne Illnesses and Prevention.5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.6. Ulcers.7. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome.9. Diverticular Diseases.10. Celiac Disease.11. Lactose Intolerance.12. Gas and Bloating.13. Nausea and Vomiting.14. Diarrhea.15. Constipation.16. The Supporting Cast: Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder 201Appendixes.Appendix A: Personal Food, Supplement, and Symptoms Diary.Appendix B: Personal Food and Supplements Diary to Record Fiber.Appendix C: Personal Food Diary to Record Gluten-Free Foods.Appendix D: Personal Food Diary to Record Dietary Fat Intake and Symptoms.Appendix E: Personal Food Diary to Record Fluid, Sodium, and Protein Intake.Appendix F: Resources.Index.