Gut Health Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which probiotics prevent colorectal cancer?

• Reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines

• Strengthening the gut barrier

• Producing genotoxins

• Producing short-chain fatty acids

Which probiotic strain has shown anti-tumor effects in colorectal cancer studies?

• Escherichia coli

• Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

• Clostridium difficile

• Salmonella typhi

What is the primary benefit of butyrate in CRC prevention?

• Induces histone deacetylases

• Promotes cancer cell apoptosis

• Neutralizes SCFAs

• Weakens the gut barrier

Prebiotics are best defined as:

• Live microorganisms that provide health benefits.

• Non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate beneficial bacteria.

• Genotoxic compounds that promote bacterial growth.

• Enzymes that degrade dietary fiber.

Which of the following is an example of a prebiotic-rich food?

• Chicken

• Garlic

• Milk

• Eggs

Which short-chain fatty acid is most linked to colorectal cancer prevention?

• Propionate

• Acetate

• Butyrate

• Lactate

What does FMT stand for?

• Fecal Microbial Testing

• Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

• Fecal Molecular Therapy

• Fecal Mutation Tracking

What is the primary goal of FMT in CRC prevention?

• Restore microbial diversity

• Increase genotoxic bacteria

• Enhance bile acid production

• Reduce SCFA levels

Which of the following bacteria is commonly reduced by FMT in CRC patients?

• Fusobacterium nucleatum

• Lactobacillus acidophilus

• Bifidobacterium longum

• Escherichia coli Nissle

Which diet is most associated with lower colorectal cancer risk?

• High-fat Western diet

• Mediterranean diet

• Low-fiber diet

• High-sugar diet