Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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To examine: Whether the statement “Coffee can contribute to heartburn” is true or false.

Introduction: A painful burning feeling in the chest or throat is called heartburn. When the lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak it will cause a backward flow of the stomach contents. This causes the acid reflux and it is a symptom of heartburn.

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