G GALLSTONES (Cholelithiasis) BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Gallstones are hard objects (stones) that form in the gallbladder and its ducts. The gallbladder is a body organ that stores bile. Gallstones affect…
N NARCOLEPSY BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. Type and severity of symptoms can vary in people who have the…
F FAILURE TO THRIVE BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Failure to thrive is actually a group of symptoms, rather than a specific disorder. The term is used to described infants or children…
W WARTS (Verruca Vulgaris) BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Warts (called common warts) are noncancerous skin growths caused by a virus. They are mildly contagious from person to person and from one…
U ULCER, PEPTIC (Duodenal Ulcer; Gastric Ulcer) BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION A peptic ulcer is an erosion (sore area) in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers that form in the…
Z ZINC DEFICIENCY BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Zinc deficiency is an inadequate amount of zinc in the body’s cells. This affects the function of the testicles, liver, and muscles, and affects…
W WEIGHT CONTROL SUGGESTIONS Weight control diets are designed to provide a specific calorie level calculated to meet an individual’s requirement to attain optimal body weight. An exercise program is…
P PEDIATRIC DIETS (Nutritional Needs of Toddlers, Children & Adolescents) PURPOSE: These diets provide adequate nutrition for the child of any developmental age and will aid in establishing good eating…
F FAT- & CHOLESTEROL-RESTRICTED DIET PURPOSE: The low-fat/low-cholesterol diets are designed to improve serum lipid profiles for the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). DESCRIPTION: Foods high in…
T TYRAMINE-RESTRICTED DIET PURPOSE: This diet is designed for individuals taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) to promote optimum health through good nutrition. It is to be used for those individuals…
