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WorksheetsFood affecting your gut
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live on or inside of us.
True
False
What we eat does not affect our gut health at all.
True
False
The gut microbiome performs which of the following functions in our bodies?
Break down food that the body cannot digest
Produce important nutrients
Regulate the immune system
Protect against harmful germs
Which are the best fuel for gut bacteria?
Fruits
Vegetables
Nuts
Whole Grains
Short chain fatty acids, created when our gut bacteria digest fiber, does what for our body?
Nourish the gut barrier
Improve immune function
Help prevent inflammation
All of the above
What happens to our gut bacteria when we eat a diet of low fiber and high fat, processed foods?
The bacteria flourish and are more diverse
The bacteria grow out of control
The bacteria starve and die off
The bacteria become super powered
Bacteria diversity is important for our gut health.
True
False
Fermented foods can introduce good bacteria to our gut when eaten.
True
False
Minimally processed food provides more fiber and better fuel for your body.
True
False
What happens to our gut bacteria when we eat a diet of high fiber, minimally processed foods?
The bacteria flourish and are more diverse
The bacteria grow out of control
The bacteria starve and die off
The bacteria become super powered
