From store labels to kitchen tables, interest in gut health continues to grow, driven by compelling research linking the gut microbiome to diverse health outcomes. This webinar equips health professionals with essential knowledge about pre-, pro-, post-, and synbiotics. Through a research lens, our expert scientist will guide attendees in evaluating biotic-containing foods and beverages commonly found on store shelves, while our culinary dietitian will share practical strategies for helping patients and clients incorporate biotic-rich foods into balanced eating patterns. After attending this webinar participants will be able to: 

1. Distinguish between gut microbiota and microbiome and factors influencing each
2. Define biotics and their roles based on ISAPP standards
3. Describe emerging research and health benefits of biotics
4. Evaluate biotic-containing foods and beverages using scientific criteria
5. Use practical, culturally relevant culinary strategies to integrate biotic-rich foods into balanced eating patterns.

Moderator: 
Christina Sherry, PhD, RD, MBA
Director
Global R&D Life Sciences at PepsiCo, Inc.

Presenters: 
Leila Shinn, PhD, RDN, FAND
Associate Principal Scientist
Life Sciences Science & Technology at PepsiCo, Inc.

Tessa Nguyen, MEd, RD
Founder and Principal
TN Media

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and / or presentation has been provided by PepsiCo. The speakers received compensation from PepsiCo for their participation. Any opinions or scientific interpretations expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of PepsiCo, Inc.

The Science of Biotics: Health Benefits, Product Assessments, and Culinary Applications awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.