CDC's Center, Institute, and Offices (CIOs) allow the agency to be more responsive and effective when dealing with public health concerns. Each group implements CDCâ²s response in their areas of expertise, while also providing intra-agency support and resource-sharing for cross-cutting issues and specific health threats.
No foods are known to cause bloody stools or related conditions. Eating too many low-fiber foods, however, leaves little room in your diet for helpful fare. To ensure plentiful whole grain intake, substitute white rice, which is a refined grain, with whole grain brown rice in your favorite recipes.
â Bleeding from the lower digestive tract usually causes the stool to be coated or mixed with bright red blood, or occasionally to appear maroon colored. â Certain foods and medications can also cause the stool to appear bloody. A list of these foods and medications is provided in table 1 (table 1).