chapter 41 part 1

Question 1

defined as fewer than three bowel movements weekly or bowel movements that are hard, dry, small, or difficult to pass

Answer 1

constipation

Question 2

what gender is at risk of constipation

Answer 2

women

Question 3

important to bowel health because it increases the bulk of stool, generally easing its passage

Answer 3

fiber

Question 4

affects the diversity of microbes in the GI tract and promotes good bowel wall health

Answer 4

fermentability