| • | Constipation
The main dietary causes of constipation are lack of fiber in the diet, accompanied by inadequate intake of water and other liquids. |
| • | Diarrhea and Nutrition
The relationship between nutrition and diarrhea has been recognized since antiquity. It is a complex interaction that may express itself in one of three ways. |
| • | Diverticular Disease and Diet
Diverticular disease has been linked to a low-fiber diet. If you have diverticula, adding fiber won't make the pockets go away, but it may help prevent development of new pockets. |
| • | Flatulence
Gas is a normal byproduct of digestion. The intestinal tract typically contains up to three ounces of gas. Additional gas may accumulate as a result of eating patterns and dietary practices. |
| • | Gallstones and Diet
Gallstones form when cholesterol becomes concentrated and crystallizes in the bile. Being overweight as well as rapid or extreme weight loss increase the risk of gallstones. |
| • | Heartburn
Dietary treatment of heartburn involves avoiding foods that cause the lower esophageal sphincter to weaken or which produce excess acid in the stomach. |
| • | Nutrition And Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is the term used for both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. |
