Diet plays a critical role in maintaining the diversity and proper functioning of our intestinal microbiota. Dietary fiber, prebiotics and probiotics are strategies that dietitians can use to positively impact the intestinal microbiota and mitigate the associated symptoms. Latest strategies for specific supplement and a tailored diet will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives
1. Articulate the role of dysbiosis in human health across the life span.
2. Prescribe nutritional strategies, including the use of pre- and probiotics aimed at optimizing the intestinal microbial community.
3. Recognize therapeutic diets associate with benefits for individuals with various types of dysbiosis.