Chairs

Diane F. Birt, PhD

Presentations

Resistant starch, potential for reduction of risk for colon cancer. Diane F. Birt, PhD, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

How does dietary resistant starch impact the gastrointestinal microbiota? Jens Walter, PhD, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Resistant starch and inflammation: A role in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Janine A. Higgins, PhD, The Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO

Resistant starch mechanisms: Short chain fatty acids, gut hormones, or other suspects; does it add up? Joanne L. Slavin, PhD, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN