Gut Health and Microbiome Quiz

What is the gut microbiome?

• A. A type of virus found in the gut

• B. An ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the gut

• C. A type of nutrient found in the gut

• D. A type of food that supports gut health

What do bacteria in our guts do?

• D. All of the above

• C. Regulate the immune system

• B. Produce important nutrients

• A. Break down food the body can't digest

What is the best fuel for gut bacteria?

• C. Dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains

• A. Dairy fat

• B. Sugar-sweetened sodas

• D. Red wine and dark chocolate

What happens to gut bacteria when we eat low-fiber processed foods?

• D. They become more active

• C. They produce more short chain fatty acids

• B. They starve and die off

• A. They become more diverse

Which foods are correlated with increased bacterial diversity?

• A. Whole milk and sugar-sweetened sodas

• B. Fruits, vegetables, tea, and coffee

• C. Fried dishes

• D. Processed foods

What is a way to introduce probiotics into the gut?

• C. Consuming fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut

• B. Consuming sugar-sweetened sodas

• D. Eating processed foods

• A. Eating fried foods

What is the effect of too much sugar in yogurt?

• B. It decreases bacterial diversity

• A. It increases bacterial diversity

• C. It has no effect on gut bacteria

• D. It introduces probiotics into the gut

What is the best way to support gut health?

• D. Consuming sugar-sweetened sodas

• B. Consuming high-fat, meat-heavy diets

• A. Eating minimally processed, fresh foods with more fiber

• C. Eating processed foods with low fiber