Why do we pass gas? - Purna Kashyap
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Flatulence is a daily phenomenon. In fact, most human beings pass gas 10-20 times a day (yes, that includes you). Where does your bodily gas come from? Purna Kashyap takes us on a journey into the intestines, shedding light on how gas is made, which foods contribute most to its production...and why it stinks.
Based on what you learned in the video, which foods could you consume that would give you less flatulence? Create a menu for a four-course flatulence-free family function!
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Purna Kashyap
- Director Richard O'Connor
- Animator Kristin Kemper, Taisiya Zaretskaya, Casey Drogin
- Script Editor Addison Anderson
- Narrator Addison Anderson
