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Good Foods Watery foods (celery, cucumber, lettuce, watermelon). It could help dilute and weaken

References About GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). (2018). Retrieved from https://www.gerdhelp.com/about-gerd/

stomach acid Burns-Whitmore, B., & Froyen, E. (2020). Nutritional Deficiencies Associated with vegetables). Foods high in fiber make you feel full Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Elderly/Older Adults. Retrieved from so you’re less likely to overeat causing GERD. https://www.sciencerepository.org/nutritionalAlkaline foods (fennel, nuts, melons, bananas). deficiencies-associated-with_GGR-2020-1Alkaline foods have higher pH which can help 102#:~:text=Discussion%3A%20Decreased %20stomach%20acidity%20could,increasing offset strong stomach acid %20the%20risk%20for%20deficiencies. (Gupta, 2020) High-fiber foods (oatmeal, green vegetables, root

Bad Foods  Eating foods that are high in fat, salt, or spice can cause GERD

Diet and Lifestyle Changes. (2019). International Foundation for gastrointestinal Disorders. Retrieved from https://www.aboutgerd.org/dietlifestyle-changes.html

Gastroesophageal Reflux Heather Varnes Alyssa Barnes

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (2020). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940

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 Fried foods  Fast foods  Processed snacks  Cheese  Fatty meats  Spicy foods

Gupta, E. (2020). GERD Diet: Foods That Help with Acid Reflux (Heartburn). John Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellnessand-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-withacid-reflux-heartburn

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 Peppermint  Carbonated drinks

Noss, E., Whitney, S., & Rolfes, S. R. (2016). Understanding nutrition (14th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Retrieved from (Gupta, 2020) http://www.gcumedia.com/digitalresources/cengage/2016/understanding-nutritionplus-mindtap_14e.php

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux?

Constraints associated with the population

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs

 Incapable of following a normal diet

when stomach acid frequently flows back into the

-There are certain foods that can trigger

esophagus. This backwash, or acid reflux, can

heartburn thus leading to GERD.

Tips  Eat small meals.

irritate the lining of the esophagus.  Limits sleeping positions (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 2020)

-Must remain upright until after your body fully digests food  Persistent Typical and Atypical symptoms

 Drink liquids between meals.  Sit up while eating; elevate your head when lying down.  Wait 3 hours after eating before lying down.  Wait 2 hours after eating before exercising.  Refrain from wearing tight-fitting clothing.

-Constant heartburn, chest pain, sore throat, and other symptoms despite medication

 Avoid foods, beverages, and medications that aggravate your heartburn. Common

Causes

 Weight management

irritants include foods that are fried or high

-Being overweight can promote reflux. Excess

in fat; chocolate and peppermint; coffee,

 GERD is caused by frequent acid reflux.

abdominal fat places pressure on the stomach.

alcoholic beverages, and carbonated beverages; mustard, ketchup, and tomato

 When you swallow, a circular band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter, relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow into the stomach. Then, the

 Additional Healthcare Costs and Work

sauces; acidic substances such as vinegar, citrus juices, and citrus fruits.

Productivity -Costs dealt with GERD reach thousands of dollars annually in medications and lost productivity from work

Medications

sphincter closes again.  If the sphincter relaxes abnormally or

(About GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), 2018) (Diet and Lifestyle Changes, 2019)

weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into the esophagus. This constant backwash of acid irritates the lining of the

Common Nutrient Deficiencies

esophagus, often causing it to become inflamed.

Due to the acidity in the stomach from GERD it could cause nutrient deficiencies such as:

(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 2020)

 Vitamin B12 Deficiency  Vitamin C Deficiency  Calcium Deficiency  Iron Deficiency  Magnesium Deficiency (Burns -Whitmore & Froyen, 2020)

 Over the Counter -Antacid -Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, and Tums -Histamine-2 Receptor Blockers - Cimetidine/, Tagamet, famotidine/, Pepcid, ranitidine, Zantac, nizatidine, and Axid  Proton Pump Inhibitors -Omeprazole, Prilosec, lansoprazole, prevacid, pantoprazole, and protonix  Promotility Drugs - Metoclopramide, Reglan, clopra, maxolon, bethanechol, duvoid, urabeth, and Urecholine  Herbal Remedies -Licorice and chamomile  Relaxation Therapies -techniques to calm stress and anxiety (Burns -Whitmore & Froyen, 2020) (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 2020)...