Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of the microbiome in influencing the risk and progression of chronic noncommunicable cardiometabolic diseases.
- Describe the mechanisms through which probiotics interact with the gut and the microbiome.
- Explain the role of prebiotics and probiotics in preventing and treating common acute and chronic diseases
Faculty and Topics
The Microbiome in Health and Nutrition Support
Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, Full Staff, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; Staff, Learner Research Institute; Director, Nutrition Research, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Modulation of the Microbiome with Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics in Nutrition Support
Victoria Gershuni, MD, Surgeon, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Moderator
Merin Kinikini, DNP, RD, CNSC, IFMCP, Nurse Practitioner, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT
Rebroadcast Discussants
Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD
Victoria Gershuni, MD