Gas

1. Passing gas 14 to 23 times a day is abnormal.
True
False

2. It is rare for a person to have too much gas.
True
False

3. Most of the time gas has an odor.
True
False

4. Gas odor comes from sulfur made by bacteria in the large intestine.
True
False

5. Gas can cause bloating and pain.
True
False

6. The amount of gas caused by certain foods is the same for everyone.
True
False

7. Two ways to reduce the amount of gas you have are to cut down on the foods that cause gas, and reduce the amount of air you swallow.
True
False

8. Beans, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions, artichokes, asparagus, pears, apples, peaches, cheese, ice cream, whole grains, packaged foods that have lactose, dietetic foods and sugarfree candies and gums, beer and soda all cause gas.
True
False

9. Eating slower and chewing more will cut down on the amount of air you swallow when you eat.
True
False

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