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1. which of the following place high stress on your intestines?

○ a. trans fats
○ b. carbs
○ c. fodmaps
○ d. proteins

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Explanation:

FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols) are types of carbohydrates that can be poorly absorbed in the small intestine and fermented in the large intestine, which can place high stress on the intestines, especially for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or similar gut - related conditions. Trans fats are more related to cardiovascular health issues, carbs in general are a broad category and not all carbs stress the intestines highly, and proteins are generally digested in the stomach and small intestine without high intestinal stress in normal cases.

Answer:

C. FODMAPs