Microbiota-Directed Foods (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This graphical abstract depicts an in vivo approach explains the mechanism by which gut microbes metabolize dietary fibers and paves a path towards the development of microbiota-directed foods that provide metabolic benefits to the host. Credit Patnode et al./<em>Cell</em> Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.