The Microorganisms in the Gastrointestinal (GI)tract Benefit Our Health by

question 2

Multiple Choice

The microorganisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract benefit our health by

• A) serving as "tags" in diagnostic tests for digestive diseases.
• B) enable us to digest food and absorb nutrients that otherwise would be unavailable.
• C) promoting the inflammatory response.
• D) synthesizing all four of the fat-soluble vitamins.

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Definitions:

Portion Size

The amount of a particular food that is served or consumed in one eating occasion.

BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Obesity

A health disorder defined by an excessive accumulation of body fat, leading to an elevated risk of medical complications.

Portion Size

The amount of a particular food that is served to one person, typically in a single eating occasion.