Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDDs) - ✅✅A group of disorders
characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting
daily life and learning.
NY Bill of Rights for Individuals with IDDs - ✅✅A set of rights designed to protect
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring their dignity and
access to services.
IDDs Nutrition Standards of Care - ✅✅Guidelines outlining nutritional needs and care
practices for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Common Nutrition Medical Problems with IDDs - ✅✅Issues such as obesity,
malnutrition, and feeding difficulties that frequently occur in individuals with IDDs.
Therapeutic Diets for Gastrointestinal Disease - ✅✅Specialized diets designed to
manage symptoms and improve health outcomes for individuals with gastrointestinal
diseases.
Common Gastrointestinal Diseases - ✅✅Conditions such as irritable bowel
syndrome, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis that affect the digestive system.
Nutrient Absorption and the Small Intestines - ✅✅The process by which nutrients
from food are absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.
Risk Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Disease - ✅✅Factors such as diet,
genetics, and lifestyle that increase the likelihood of developing gastrointestinal
diseases.
Functional vs Structural Issues with GI Disease - ✅✅Functional issues involve
problems with how the gastrointestinal system works, while structural issues involve
physical abnormalities in the GI tract.
Low Fiber Diet Recommendations - ✅✅Guidelines suggesting reduced intake of
fiber-rich foods to manage certain gastrointestinal conditions.
Medical Conditions for Low Fiber Diet - ✅✅Conditions such as diverticulitis and
inflammatory bowel disease that may require a low fiber diet.
Celiac Disease - ✅✅An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to
damage in the small intestine.