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Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a disorder that affects a person's ability to digest certain sugars. People with this condition cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose. Sucrose (a sugar found in fruits, and also known as table sugar) and maltose (the sugar found in grains) are called disaccharides because they are made of two simple sugars. Disaccharides are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. Sucrose is broken down into glucose and another simple sugar called fructose, and maltose is broken down into two glucose molecules. People with congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency cannot break down the sugars sucrose and maltose, and other compounds made from these sugar molecules (carbohydrates). Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency usually becomes apparent after an infant is weaned and starts to consume fruits, juices, and grains. After ingestion of sucrose or maltose, an affected child will typically experience stomach cramps,...

Health literacy is the ability of someone to acquire and understand health services and health information to help him or her make perfect health decisions. Health literacy is very important for every individual since at some point in our lives, we may need to have the ability to find, process, understand and also use health information and services. Taking care of your health is part of everyday life. You don’t just take care of your health when you visit a hospital or clinic. Health literacy can help you prevent health problems, manage your health and even manage situations that may arise due to health problems. You should know that people who lack skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease pose dangers to their lives and lives of people they are caring for. Health literacy is measured in levels or groups such as: ·          Proficient ·          Intermediate ·    ...