Quiz: All About Farts
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.