Question

which of the following can aggravate gerd?
○ rice
○ bananas
○ apple juice
○ chocolate
question 16
which of the following can help prevent and/or treat constipation?
○ avoid gluten
○ decrease sodium intake
○ avoid foods high in insoluble fiber
○ increase fluid intake

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (Which can aggravate GERD?)

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is aggravated by certain foods. Chocolate contains caffeine and fat, which can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to reflux. Rice, bananas, and apple juice are generally less likely to aggravate GERD compared to chocolate.

To prevent or treat constipation, increasing fluid intake helps soften stools and promote bowel movements. Avoiding gluten is for celiac disease, decreasing sodium intake is for blood pressure/fluid retention, and avoiding insoluble fiber - insoluble fiber can actually help with regularity in some cases, but increasing fluid intake is a key measure for constipation.

Answer:

chocolate (the option with "chocolate" as the text)

Second Sub - Question (Which can help prevent/treat constipation?)