A student researching nutrition has taken notes:
• Gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms • These bacteria influence digestion and immunity • Diet shapes microbiome composition • Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria • Research links gut health to mental health
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readingThe student wants to explain the connection between diet and gut health.
A
Research has linked gut health to mental health outcomes.
B
Diet shapes gut health because what we eat determines which bacteria thrive—fiber feeds beneficial bacteria that support digestion and immunity.
C
The gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms.
D
Gut bacteria influence both digestion and immune function.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Diet determining bacteria and fiber feeding beneficial ones explains connection.