The human microbiome, diet, and health : workshop summary /

"The Food Forum convened a public workshop on February 22-23, 2012, to explore current and emerging knowledge of the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new research findings into tools and products that improve the nutritional quali...

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Other Authors: Pray, Leslie A. (Contributor), Pillsbury, Laura, 1984- (Contributor), Tomayko, Emily (Contributor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, District of Columbia : National Academies Press, [2013]
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Study of the human microbiome
  • Interaction between the microbiome and health and environment
  • Influence of the microbiome on the metabolism of diet and dietary components
  • Influence of diet and dietary components on the microbiome
  • Societal and policy implications
  • Possibilities for the future.