Microbiome, Macros and Metabolism
Credits
1.0 CEC
Description
When we make food choices, we are eating for trillions….of bacteria, fungi archaea and yeast that live symbiotically within us. The macro and micronutrients in the foods we eat impact our microbiome in ways we are only just beginning to understand. And, it turns out that the microbiome can affect just about every system in the body including the brain, body weight, and even our lactate metabolism! The microbiome has some interesting preferences for fuel and depending on what you eat (or avoid), your inner colonies may be starving. If diet weren’t enough, our microbes also respond to the exercise and physical activity we engage in daily. Come learn what we know about the microbiome, and how food and exercise can keep your trillion partners (and you!) happy and healthy.
Session from the 2020 Health & Fitness Summit
Learning Objectives
- Explain key factors that influence the gut microbiome, including diet, medications, age, and physical activity
- Describe how dietary patterns, macronutrient intake, and foods such as fiber-rich plants, probiotics, and polyphenols affect gut microbial composition and health outcomes
- Identify the relationship between exercise, gut microbiome diversity, and metabolic health, and apply this knowledge to practical recommendations for clients
Presenter(s)
Corrie Whisner, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
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