Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 01, 2023
Question 1/9

How long does it take food to reach your stomach?

  • Less than 1 second
  • About 2 to 3 seconds
  • About 30 seconds
  • About 5 minutes
Question 2/9

Digestion happens mostly in the stomach.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/9

What’s the best way to shrink the size of your stomach?

  • Planks
  • Sit-ups
  • Crunches
  • None of the above
Question 4/9

The most common cause of food poisoning in the U.S. is:

  • Norovirus
  • E. coli
  • Salmonella
  • Listeria
Question 5/9

Foods that contain insoluble fiber (which does not dissolve in water) cause less gas and bloating than those with soluble fiber (which does dissolve in water).

  • True
  • False
Question 6/9

Drinking coffee can cause a bowel movement.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/9

If you have acid reflux, which of the following can improve symptoms?

  • Losing weight
  • Raising the head of your bed
  • Eating four to five meals a day
  • All of the above
Question 8/9

Which of these digests the fastest?

  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrates
  • A meal including all of the above
Question 9/9

Which of these has not been shown to cause stomach ulcers?

  • The bacteria Helicobacter pylori
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen