Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022
Question 1/10

Chewing gum can make you gassy.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/10

Air travel can make you fart.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/10

The older you get, the gassier you’ll become.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/10

How many times a day does a person on a normal diet pass gas?

  • 5 -10 times
  • 13-21 times
  • 25-50 times
Question 5/10

Bad-smelling farts mean you are sick.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/10

Foods that are high in this are more likely to make you fart:

  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Fat
Question 7/10

Dietary supplements (like Beano and Gastro) prevent gas because they:

  • Soak up sulfur in your digestive tract
  • Break down sugar, making foods easier to digest
  • Evaporate swallowed air in your stomach
Question 8/10

The best way to get rid of the smell of a fart is:

  • Light a match
  • Open a window
  • Spray perfume in circles
Question 9/10

Exercise can help you fart less.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/10

You feel a fart coming on, and you aren’t alone. It’s best to:

  • Sit down and clench the muscles in your bottom.
  • Stand up and relax everything before all systems go.
  • Hold your breath until it passes.