Living microorganisms found in foods and dietary supplements that,when consumed in sufficient quantities,are beneficial to health are called ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits to the host when consumed in adequate amounts. Prebiotics are types of dietary fiber that nourish the friendly bacteria in the gut, while postbiotics are the molecules produced by probiotics during their metabolism. Symbiotics refer to products that contain both probiotics and prebiotics. Abiotics refer to non-living things, such as chemicals or physical factors. Therefore, the most appropriate answer based on the given definition is A) probiotics.

Living Microorganisms Found in Foods and Dietary Supplements That,when Consumed