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Diet and nutrition are vital factors impacting chronic disease. While a frequent goal of nutrition is to reduce disease caused by pathogens, there are bacteria whose presence can improve the overall health of the individual. Probiotics and prebiotics are components either naturally present or incorporated in foods to yield health benefits related to their interactions with the gastrointestinal tract either by providing healthful bacteria or by promoting the growth or activity of existing intestinal bacteria. Bioactive Foods in Promoting Health: Probiotics and Prebiotics explores the colonization and characterization of gastrointestinal bacteria, bacteria in health promotion and disease prevention and bio-modification of dietary constituents. Addressing the related aspects of food choice, supplementation, and bacterial preparation this book brings together experts in the field of health-beneficial bacteria to present a scientific appraisal of the efficacy of key foods and constituent bacteria. This book is an important guide for health scientists and nutritionists researching the components of gut flora as well as those interested in the study of micro and macro-nutrient delivery. Explores key areas of research in the components of gut flora that have reputed health promoting properties Identifies bacterial constituents that may be used for dietary supplements Includes discussion of issues and challenges important for critical analysis and evaluation Book jacket.