Diet and the Microbiome

Skill level: all levels

Estimated time to complete activity: 45 min

Release date: October 15, 2018

Expiration date: October 14, 2019

English

American Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC), American Medical Association(AMA)

This activity is part of a 13-course series designed to equip licensed practitioners from medical, nursing, and related disciplines with a multidisciplinary approach to managing patients through microbiome education.

9. Diet and the Microbiome

Diet can affect our health in numerous ways, whether directly or indirectly. The things we ingest can affect the health of the microorganisms in the body and can lead to changes in the microbiome of the skin as well. This activity will examine the way that certain foods can alter the microbiome.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will able to:

• Define the microbiome
• Review various popular diets
• Evaluate various foods with active cultures
• Discuss the influence that diet can have on the microbiome
• Identify the ways to discuss dieting with patients for optimal microbial balance

The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

Name of Faculty	Reported Financial Relationship
Jason Derico, ND	Naturopathic Physician: Waterfront Laser & Wellness, Bridgeport Laser & Wellness