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Introduction
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Activities
- Activity 1. Research and collect data on foods that contain beneficial bacteria
- Activity 2. Investigation of bacteria in food samples
- Activity 3. Investigation of factors that influence the number of beneficial bacteria
- Activity 4. Investigation of beneficial bacteria in soil and water
- Activity 5. Presentation of the products of independent work
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Quiz
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Conclusion
What I learned
❖ Beneficial bacteria are unicellular organisms that have a cell wall and nuclear material.
❖ They inhabit the large intestine and the lower part of the small intestine, where they synthesise a variety of health-promoting enzymes, vitamins and bio-products.
❖ They improve digestion, immunity, and weight and protect against chronic diseases.
❖ Beneficial bacteria can be reduced by antibiotics, stress, improper diet and pollution.
❖ They can be increased by foods such as yoghurt, kefir, cabbage, cucumbers and cheese.
❖ Among the most common types of beneficial bacteria are Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and others.

