Introduction
Hello Biologists
This WebQuest is designed for you to investigate a disorder of the Digestive system
Digestive diseases, also called gastrointestinal diseases, are the diseases that affect the digestive system, which consists of the organs and pathways and processes responsible for processing food in the body.
Digestive issues can strike at any point along the body's digestive tract
Description
The digestive system, or digestive tract, includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the gallbladder, the small intestine, the large intestine, and the anus, all linked as a long twisting tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It also includes the liver and the pancreas, two organs that produce substances needed for digestion such as enzymes, reaching the intestine through small tubes. The function of the digestive system is to transform ingested food for use by the cells that make up the body. Food enters through the mouth and proceeds to the gut (digestive tract) where it is chemically modified (digestion) for absorption by the body or waste disposal. Digestive diseases are numerous and can affect any part of the digestive system.
You are going to explore one of interest to you
We are hoping that your exploration will allow you to answer the following essential questions
1. What exactly is the disorder and what part of the Digestive System does it effect.?
2. What are the signs and symptoms of the disorder?
3. Why are people unaware of the their disorder?
4. What healthy lifestyle changes can be made to increase the quality of life and decrease the risk of obtaining the disease?
5. What treatment and care is involved in managing the disorder?
Task
Your exploration begins with choosing a disorder from the list provided in one note under page 4.15
Once you have chosen your topic follow these steps
Step 1 You will watch two videos about the disorder you are exploring and summarize each one. You will need to choose and watch 2 videos around 5 -10 minutes
Step 2 You will use the links provided to answer 10 questions about your disorder.
Step 3 List 5 interesting facts about the disorder and support your findings
Step 4 Create healthy lifestyle word cloud to help treat/prevent your disorder.
Process
Using a PowerPoint Presentation or SWAY to enter your results
Choose two videos from You Tube that describes or provided information about your disorder. Attach the links into your presentation
Use the following links to answer the following questions
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/default.htm
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007447.htm
http://www.medic8.com/digestive-disorders/index.htm
http://www.cdhf.ca/en/statistics
Answer the following questions
1. What is the disorder?
2. What part of the Digestive System does it effect?
3. Why is it important to understand how this disorder progresses?
4. What are the signs and symptoms?
5. What are the causes ?
6. What is the treatment?
7. What are the preventive measures ?
8. How is a person's life affected by this disorder?
9. How does this disorder affect the person's family life/school life?
10. Find interesting facts about the disorder (statistics )
Choose a article of interest and highlight the important concepts of the disorder and insert it into a word cloud
Evaluation
Conclusion
- More than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. Those of you who are affected know how devastating this can be on your personal and professional life. However, because few people speak openly about their digestive symptoms, the magnitude of the problem is underestimated by government, employers and the general public. Reading the statistics below will give you a realistic snapshot of how prevalent, expensive and life-changing digestive disorders are in Canada.
- Digestive disorders cost $18 billion (2000) annually in health care costs and lost productivity.
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Our digestive system is at work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week converting the foods we eat into energy to fuel our bodies and minds, fight illness and infection, and help use grow and repair injury. You may be able to improve your tummy troubles by making a few simple changes to what you eat, how you eat, how you relax and what kind of exercise you enjoy.
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Eat smaller and more frequent meals without increasing overall calorie intake. Don’t forget to have breakfast and avoid large meals late at night. The last meal should finish no later than 2 hours before bedtime
Select lean meats such as chicken, turkey, or lean cuts of beef, pork or lamb
Try to eat fish 3 to 5 times a week
Consume products that contain pre and probiotics such as yogurt, kefir, bananas, whole grain breads and honey
Include foods rich in fibre: For optimal general health and function of the colon, you should aim to consume about 20 to 30 grams of fibre from a mixture of fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains and every day
Avoid foods that are greasy, high in animal fat, and fried
Drink plenty of water each day while decreasing your intake of caffeinated, alcoholic, and sugar-rich or artificially sweetened beverages such as pop and fruit juices
Take your time when eating to chew food slowly and well
Practice a healthy lifestyle: exercise regularly and do not smoke
Maintain a healthy body mass index: aim to achieve your ideal body weight