The Anti-Viral Gut

Level 1, 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 Online/Web-based Course

Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:

1. Describe three characteristics of the gut that help make the body resistant to viruses.
2. Describe four methods of virus transmission.
3. Discuss three possible consequences of having gut dysbiosis during a viral pandemic.
4. Describe three functions of short-chain fatty acids.
5. Describe two negative consequences of a leaky gut and explain how pain relievers increase the risk for it.
6. Discuss three consequences of having too few hours of sleep.
7. Describe four negative influences of obesity on health during viral infection.
8. Discuss the effect of physical exercise on a person’s immune system.
9. Describe four ways a person’s diet has a strong impact on protection from viruses.
10. Discuss three differences between green-light, yellow-light, and red-light foods for the anti-viral gut diet plus give four examples of each.
11. Identify the recommended intervention for treating a fever.
12. Discuss five foods that may be beneficial after taking antibiotics.