Question

graded quiz: nutrition and digestion
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scott is looking to improve his ibs. if he eats food low in fodmap, what will happen in scotts gut?
a) there will be significantly more distress in the digestive tract.
b) there will be less stress on the small intestine.
c) sugar will increase and cause difficult absorption.
d) there will be extra stress on the large intestine.

Explanation:

FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo - Di - Mono - saccharides And Polyols) are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. When a person with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) consumes high - FODMAP foods, it can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, etc. By eating low - FODMAP foods, there is less osmotic stress (due to less undigested sugar pulling water into the small intestine) and less fermentation by gut bacteria (which can cause gas and distension). This results in less stress on the small intestine.
Option A is incorrect because low - FODMAP is supposed to reduce distress. Option C is wrong as low - FODMAP means less of the types of sugars (that are FODMAPs) which are the problem. Option D is incorrect as low - FODMAP reduces stress on the gut in general, especially the small intestine where the initial absorption issues start.

Answer:

B. There will be less stress on the small intestine.