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The case for probiotic supplementation in early childhood

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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1. True or false? The “first 1000 days” refers to the critical period from conception to two years of age, during which the foundation is laid for future health:
A. True
B. False
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2. Which statement about the gut microbiome is false:
A. Gut dysbiosis refers to an imbalanced or impaired microbiome.
B. Malnutrition may disrupt the microbiota colonisation process.
C. Probiotic interventions soon after birth can significantly increase weight.
D. Probiotics used in early infancy have not shown to prevent infection.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
3. Choose the correct statements: LGG
A. Is a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus
B. Is the acronym for Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (ATCC 53103)
C. Was first isolated in 2008
D. Has been extensively studied.
E. B and D
F. A, and C
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
4. LGG and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis in late infancy can help prevent
A. Eczema and rhinitis
B. Eczema
C. Rhinitis and conjunctivitis
D. Asthma
E. Sensitisation
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
5. True or false? There is evidence that LGG can prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea; however, it has no effect on acute gastroenteritis.
A. True
B. False
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
6. The scientific literature on LGG and BB-12 use in children shows
A. Moderate evidence for the benefits of LGG for treating respiratory infections
B. Moderate evidence for the benefits of LGG for treating IBS
C. Minimal evidence to support the use of BB-12 for treating IBS
D. No evidence to support the use of LGG for treating IBS
E. A, B and C
F. A, C and D
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
7. Infants who received LGG supplements, and whose mothers eliminated cow’s milk from their diet, showed:
A. reduced crying time
B. reduced faecal calprotectin
C. reduced beneficial gut bacteria
D. A and B
E. A, B and C
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
8. Provided all safety issues are met, the following probiotics are recommended for reducing rates of necrotising enterocolitis:
A. Lactobacillus rhamnosis
B. Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus
C. Bifidobacterium longum
D. A or B
E. A and C
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
9. Choose the correct answer regarding childhood malnutrition:
A. GM dysbiosis may be a causative factor in malnutrition.
B. Malnutrition appears to be associated with increased GM diversity.
C. Malnutrition is no longer considered a major global challenge.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
10. Entiro probiotic has drops designed for infants containing LGG. Which statement about the action of this bacterial strain is false? LGG:
A. Binds to the gastro-intestinal tract through the hair-like pili
B. Has antimicrobial capabilities
C. Can potentially damage the gut lining by producing lactic acid.

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