Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let's see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan's digestive problems.
Juan is unsure about topics surrounding gas in the digestive system. What statement about gas is correct?
A) Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor.
B) Belched gas leaves through the rectum.
C) The average adult passes gas twice a day.
D) Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon.
E) Gas produced due to lactose maldigestion is typically accompanied by constipation.

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Gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon, which can be a sign of an imbalance in gut flora. This can be a contributing factor to Juan's digestive problems.

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds, and Sue Is