John has been experiencing digestive problems and goes to see his doctor. The doctor suspects that John's gut microbiome may be imbalanced. Which of the following should be recommended first?Group of answer choicesPrescribe antibiotics to kill off any harmful bacteria in John's gutAll answers should be actioned togetherRecommend that John eat more fiber and fermented foods to promote a healthy gut microbiomeOrder a fecal microbiota transplant to introduce beneficial bacteria into John's gut

Which of the following is/are true regarding the human microbiome? Group of answer choicesBacteria cells outnumber human cells 10:1 in our bodiesBacteria in the human gut are critical for nutrient metabolism and vitamin synthesisAntibiotic exposure can kill off important members of our microbiota and increase our risk to infection as well as metabolic disordersAll of the above are true

How do microbiome keep us healthy?Group of answer choiceskills off other bacteriaproduce enzymes that aids in digestionelevates our moodall of the above

A healthy gut microbiome contains diverse species where benign microbes help keep pathogenic members in check. Which of the following could tip the balance from normal microbiota to a disease state?ANSWERPresence of Group B streptococci in a female’s vaginaA patient on an intravenous course of antibioticsPresence of Staphylococcus epidermidis on the skinPresence of Escherichia coli in the gut

Which of the following can result when antibiotic therapy disrupts the normal microbiota?Group of answer choicesblack hairy tongueboth pseudomembranous colitis and thrushanaphylactic shock

Name three chronic lifestyle diseases that the gut microbiota can effect by way of diet and nutrition