By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jun 29 2026 A national French survey finds that foods likely to contain live microbes may be useful markers of healthier, nutrient-rich eating patterns across childhood and adulthood. Study: Association Between Dietary Live Microbes and Diet Quality Among Children and Adults in France . Image Credit: Kattecat / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal  Nutrition Bulletin , a group of researchers examined dietary exposure