Let's talk about Stool!

Which part of the digestive system is where nutrients from the food we eat get absorbed into the body?

• Mouth.

• Large intestine

• Taste buds.

• Small intestine.

Which part of the digestive system is where water from the food we eat gets reabsorbed into the body?

• Large intestine.

• Kidneys.

• Stomach.

• Mouth.

The Bristol Stool Chart is a tool to evaluate samples of human stool based on which characteristics?

• Amount.

• Colour.

• Consistency (smoothness and texture) and shape.

• Smell.

Which of the seven stool types on the Bristol Stool Chart are considered to be ideal / healthy?

• Type 1 and Type 2.

• Type 3 and Type 4.

• Type 6 and Type 7.

• Type 1 and Type 7.

What interventions would you advise for someone with Type 7 stools?

• Stop drinking fluids.

• Hold off passing stool for longer so that it can become more formed.

• Drink water, include probiotics, and see your doctor if it keeps happening.

• Nothing, if they are passing stool then it's fine.

Which of the seven stool types on the Bristol Stool Chart consists of fluffy pieces with ragged edges?

• Type 2.

• Type 3.

• Type 5.

• Type 6.

What interventions would you advise for someone with Type 1 stools?

• A Nothing, if they are passing stool then it’s fine.

• B Drink more water, increase dietary fibre with fruit and vegetables, and see your doctor if it keeps happening.

• C Drink more milk-based products.

• D Increase intake of puréed and minced foods.

Type 7 stool for an individual based on the Bristol Stool Chart may indicate:

• A The shortest amount of time stool sits in gut.

• B Too much chocolate intake.

• C Constipation.

• D Good gut health.

What interventions would you advise for someone with Type 7 stools?

• A Stop drinking fluids.

• B Hold off passing stool for longer so that it can become more formed.

• C Drink water, include probiotics, and see your doctor if it keeps happening.

• D Nothing, if they are passing stool then it’s fine.

Which of the seven stool types on the Bristol Stool Chart consists of fluffy pieces with ragged edges?

• A Type 2.

• B Type 3.

• C Type 5.

• D Type 6.