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What causes constipation?
Watch the video, understand why constipation happens, and discuss digestive health.By the end of this lesson, you will understand the main causes of constipation and talk about healthy digestive habits.
Contents
Introduction
Discuss the questions below before watching.
- 1. What usually causes constipation?
- 2. How can food choices affect digestion?
- 3. What habits help keep the digestive system healthy?
Vocabulary Focus
Flip the cards and describe what you see.
Gist
Watch the video once and choose the best summary.
Choose the best answer.
What is the video mainly about?
Details
Watch again and listen for specific information.
Choose the best response.
1. What happens when stool moves too slowly through the colon?
2. Which nutrient can help prevent constipation?
3. What body area can also affect bowel movements?
Complete the notes.
When stool stays in the colon too long, it loses
.
Eating more
can help bowel movements.
Problems with the pelvic floor can make it harder to
stool.
Practice
Follow-up Discussion
Discuss the questions below.
- 1. What surprised you most in the video?
- 2. Why do many people ignore digestive health?
- 3. What healthy habits can reduce constipation?
- 4. Should schools teach more about nutrition and digestion? Why?