What is one reason scientists believe plant foods benefit our health?

The Impact of Resistant Starch on Gut Health and Microbiome Function

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are easy to digest.
They are low in calories.
They are rich in resistant starch that nourishes gut bacteria.
They contain high levels of protein.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to most starch in the digestive system?
It becomes resistant starch.
It is stored in the liver.
It is absorbed in the small intestine.
It is excreted as waste.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of resistant starch in the large intestine?
It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
It is converted into glucose.
It provides energy to the body.
It becomes food for gut bacteria.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is butyrate?
A type of protein.
A vitamin produced in the gut.
A waste product of bacteria that serves as an energy source.
A mineral absorbed by the intestines.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does butyrate benefit intestinal cells?
It helps them absorb more nutrients.
It encourages blood flow to the intestinal tissue.
It makes them more resistant to bacteria.
It increases their size.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of energy for intestinal cells when the diet includes enough resistant starch?
Protein
Butyrate
Glucose
Fat
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the benefits of butyrate related to DNA damage?
It strengthens DNA against environmental factors.
It repairs damaged DNA.
It prevents DNA from being damaged.
It helps detect DNA damage and triggers cell self-destruction.
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