Part 1: Special Dietary Needs
Identify the special dietary needs for weight control, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.
Identify the special dietary needs of those with food allergies, celiac disease, and lactose intolerance.
Identify special dietary needs for those with various conditions, including pregnancy and lactation, epilepsy, HIV and AIDS, and cancer.
Part 2: The Gastrointestinal System
Describe the four processes that occur in the gastrointestinal system and discuss the chemical digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Describe the medical assistant’s role in gastrointestinal procedures, list examples of screening questions, and describe the diagnostic tests and procedures for common gastrointestinal disorders.