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Fruit basket (apples, nectarines, strawberries). © INRA, FORT Francis

Press release

11 Sep 2015

An original study in healthy individuals: impact of a high-fibre diet on the gut microbiota

INRA scientists, working in collaboration with the Rhône-Alpes Centre for Research in Human Nutrition (CRNH) carried out a study in slim, healthy subjects receiving controlled intakes of dietary fibre. The results showed that a more stable and richer microbiota (i.e. containing the greatest diversity of bacterial species) was seen in people consuming the greatest variety of high-fibre foods.

Cold and hot drink dispenser in Tokyo. © INRA, MAITRE Christophe

News

25 Aug 2015

The calories in sweetened beverages: what impact do they have on the dietary behaviour of children?

How do the calories in sweetened beverages act on the development of children's preferences for the flavours of these drinks, and on calorie adjustment following their consumption? Scientists from the Centre for Taste, Food and Nutrition Sciences (UMR-CSGA) have studied this question.

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News

10 Aug 2015

The iron found in red meat plays a crucial role in colon cancer risk

At the international scale, a clear link has now been established between dietary habits and the risk of developing colon cancer. Epidemiological data suggest that 15% of colon cancer cases can be attributed to the excessive consumption of red and processed meat. To better understand and thus prevent this cancer type, INRA researchers collaborated with scientists from the National Veterinary School of Toulouse and the University of Reading in England to explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship.

Intestinal bacteria - microbiota. © INRA

Press release

11 Sep 2014

Impact on gut microbiota of a fermented milk product containing probiotics revealed by new technology

Scientists from INRA and Danone Nutricia Research have shown the effect of a fermented milk product containing probiotics on the gut microbiota, using a novel high resolution bioinformatics tool. The product affected certain gut bacteria without changing the global composition of the microbial community.

Fabrice Etilé, research director in the Nutrition and Social Sciences Unit at INRA Versailles-Grignon. Photo taken during his stay in Australia (August 2013 - June 2014) © F. Etilé

News

09 Sep 2014

Fabrice Etilé: Health Economics as seen from the Land Down Under

Fabrice Etilé, a researcher at INRA’s Versailles-Grignon centre, has just returned from a scientific stint in Australia focused on how public policy and taxes affect sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.

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