(from the May-June 2007 issue)
1. How long does it take to digest an average meal?
a) 8 to 12 hours
b) 12 to 24 hours
c) 24-48 hours
d) >48 hours
2. According to the latest Canada Food Guide, how many servings of fruits and vegetables should a man aged 19-50 years eat daily?
a) 3 to 5 servings
b) 6 to 8 servings
c) 8 to 10 servings
d) >12 servings
3. According to the latest Canada Food Guide, how many servings of milk and alternatives should a woman aged 51+ years eat daily?
a) <2 servings
b) 2 servings
c) 3 servings
d) >3 servings
4. Why is fiber essential to a healthy digestive tract?
a) It acts as a natural laxative.
b) It fills you up so you don't overeat.
c) It keeps food moving through the digestive tract.
d) All of the above.
5. What does GERD stand for?
a) General enteric reflux disease
b) Gastroesophageal reflux disease
c) Gastrointestinal emergence reflux disorder
6. Which of the following primarily impacts the stomach:
a) Crohn’s disease
b) GERD
c) Dyspepsia
d) Colitis
7. Which of the following can lead to Barrett’s esophagus:
a) Crohn’s disease
b) GERD
c) Dyspepsia
d) IBS
8. Which of the following food components is a problem for celiac disease sufferers?
a) Dextrin
b) Gluten
c) Glucose
d) Lecithin
9. According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, what percentage of Canadians will likely develop IBS or GERD in their lifetimes?
a) 10% to 20%
b) 25% to 50%
c) 50% to 67%
d) 67% to 90%
10. What bacteria is the most common cause of gastritis?
a) Staphylococcus aureus
b) Clostridium botulinum
c) Helicobacter pylori
d) Escherichia coli
11. Heartburn always indicates the presence of GERD.
a) True
b) False
12. Smoking contributes to the incidence of many digestive disorders.
a) True
b) False
Sources: Mayo Clinic Discovery Health
Answers: 1.(b); 2.(c); 3.(c); 4.(d); 5.(b); 6.(c); 7.(b); 8.(b); 9.(c); 10.(c); 11.(b); 12.(a)
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