Curated OER
The Digestive System
Students review the the major organs of the digestive system and the function of each. They name some of the problems of the digestive system covered in the video. Students are challenged to link each condition with the appropriate...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Constipation and Impaction
Thorough overview of constipation. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)
Thorough overview of IBS. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment and more.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Are Your Bowels Moving?
A detailed, kid-friendly explanation of what happens when you move your bowels.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Constipation
A general overview of constipation. This resource discusses what causes constipation, who gets constipation, and how it is treated.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
WebMD
Web Md: Magnesium Hydroxide
This site provides information on magnesium hydroxide when used as a dietary supplement. Content includes information on how to use it, some common side effects, precautions to follow, and more.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Digestive System
Take a look inside the human body's digestive system. This site features diagrams of the digestive tract and each part is accompanied by labels and descriptions. Just select an organ by moving the mouse over its image.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Constipation
Features an overview on the digestive system disorder known as constipation. Learn what it is, the causes, and different methods of treatment.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does My Digestive System Work?
This article serves an as introdution to the digestive system.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Constipation?
Heba Shaheed takes us into the digestive system to find out what causes constipation.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Constipation Instruction Sheet
Guidelines regarding the symptons, treatment, and prevention of constipation.