Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds and Are Trying

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. Which of the following is correct about gas?

A) Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor.
B) Belched gas leaves through the rectum.
C) The average adult passes gas twice a day.
D) Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon.