Test your Nutrition Knowledge for Diverticulitis!

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Across
  1. 1. The organ most affected by diverticulitis
  2. 4. Flare-ups may be triggered by high amounts of ______ meats
  3. 6. Foods containing garlic or onions are rich in this type of gut-nourishing compound
  4. 7. Drink necessary to prevent constipation and aid digestion
  5. 10. High-fat,low-fiber diets are considered _______ factors for diverticulitis
  6. 11. A type of diet recommended during acute diverticulitis flare-ups
  7. 12. During flare-up _________ rest is necessary.
  8. 13. Gradual reintroduction of foods in the diet is known as this phase
Down
  1. 1. Probiotic-rich food, often consumed for gut health
  2. 2. Long-held myth foods like seeds and _____ were thought to cause flare-ups
  3. 3. A term describing foods that contain beneficial bacteria for gut health
  4. 5. Daily recommended intake of this nutrient is 25–30 grams
  5. 8. This type of exercise, like walking, promotes gut motility
  6. 9. Key dietary component avoided during flare-ups. But is important during management.