The Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health
by L. Pray, L. Pillsbury, E. Tomayko
Publisher: National Academies Press 2012
Number of pages: 158
Description:
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 quality of the food supply.
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