Year
2022
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences
Abstract
Dietary fibre is beneficial to health, including the prevention and amelioration of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and its sequalae. The health benefits associated with dietary fibre have historically been attributed to its physicochemical properties. However, increasing interest in the gastrointestinal microbiota has led to hypotheses that microbiota composition and metabolites may play a role in these fibre-related health outcomes. Evidence is required on the health outcomes that are mediated by the gut microbiota following the consumption of specific types and amounts of fibre. Given that fibres sourced from grain foods have been associated with many health benefits, this thesis focuses somewhat on these foods. It addresses the associated potential mechanisms and relevant metabolic outcomes as well as the issues around translation to consumer advice.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Georgina Margaret, ‘Gut health, the microbiota and dietary choices: implications for dietetic research and practice’, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, 2022. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/1490
FoR codes (2020)
3210 Nutrition and dietetics, 321001 Clinical nutrition, 321004 Nutritional science
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.