#8-Gut Health Flashcards
Which of the following is not a key role of the gut in your body?
a. Nutrient assimilation and absorbtion
b. Protein synthesis and breakdown
c. Detoxification and elimination of waste and toxins
d. Immune regulation
b. Protein synthesis and breakdown
2. Which of the following is not a key organ in digestion?
a. Gallbladder
b. Pancreas
c. Thyroid
d. Liver
c. Thyroid
3. Which of the following would your gut flora not manufacture?
a. Essential amino acids
b. Vitamin B12
c. Serotonin
d. Zinc
d. Zinc
4. What is the number one cause of dysbiosis?
a. Acid reflux
b. Poor diet
c. Antibiotics
d. Chronic stress
c. Antibiotics
5. Which of these might cause leaky gut?
a. Genetically modified foods (GM( foods)
b. Stress
c. Low stomach acid
d. All of these options could cause leaky gut
d. All of these options could cause leaky gut
6. Of the following “brain” neurotransmitters, which does your gut manufacture the majority of?
a. None of the above – only your brain manufactures brain neurotransmitters
b. Dopamine
c. Serotonin
d. Oxytocin
c. Serotonin
7. Experts believe ??? of people have a sensitivity to gluten
a. 20 – 50%
b. 5 – 10%
c. 2%
d. 10 – 30%
d. 10 – 30%
8. People who suffer from what problem should pull nightshades for 28 days?
a. Autoimmune diseases
b. Arthritis
c. Chronic pain
d. All of these problems can be helped by pulling nightshades from your diet for 28 days
d. All of these problems can be helped by pulling nightshades from your diet for 28 days
9. The number one culprit for gut and other problems is:
a. Gluten
b. Dairy
c. Sugar
d. Genetically modified foods (GMO foods)
c. Sugar
10. Which of the following would not be a good source of probiotics?
a. Fermented foods including fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, and kimchi
b. Cultured foods, such as yogurts or kefir
c. Cultured beverages such as kombucha
d. Leafy greens like dandelion greens and raw chicory root
d. Leafy greens like dandelion greens and raw chicory root
11. Which of the following rules apply to increasing your fiber intake?
a. Increase your water intake
b. Do it gradually
c. Incorporate a wide variety of plant foods
d. All of these options are rules to apply when increasing your fiber intake
d. All of these options are rules to apply when increasing your fiber intake
12. Which would not be an example of a prebiotic
a. Raw artichoke hearts
b. Bob’s Red Mill Unmodified Potato Starch
c. Inulin powder
d. Kimchi
d. Kimchi
1. Which of the following might trigger or increase GERD?
a. Sauteed onions
b. Ribeye or other red meat
c. Raw cruciferous vegetables
d. All of these foods may trigger or increase GERD
a. Sauteed onions
14. Which of the following should you not reintroduce during the Reintroduction Phase?
a. Non-GMO corn
b. Sugar
c. Wheat/gluten
d. Organic, tBGH-free dairy
b. Sugar
