It may be easy to remember to load up on fruits and vegetables and limit junk food. Here’s a quiz to remind you about some less-obvious links between diet and health. Each question has only one correct answer. Good luck!
Diverticulosis happens when the lining of the colon pokes through the muscles on the outside of the colon, causing pockets that look like indentations. And while diverticulosis is common, it’s mostly inconsequential and asymptomatic. Diverticulitis, however, is a different animal. That’s where one or a couple of the pockets get inflamed, and it can result in pain in the lower abdomen, constipation, or diarrhea.
Five to 10 percent of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Half of people over age 60 have diverticulosis. About a quarter of us lack the enzyme that digests lactose. And we all deal with occasional gas, constipation, bloating, and indigestion. Here’s what may help.
