# The Development and Evaluation of a Literature-Based Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 103 |
| Journal | Nutrients |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/nu16071045 |
| Corresponding authors | Susan E. Steck |
| Institution | University of South Carolina, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/diet-and-metabolism-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3390/nu16071045](https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071045)

## Topics

dietary index for gut microbiota · DI-GM · Microbiome diversity · urinary enterodiol · urinary enterolactone · NHANES · fermented dairy · chickpeas · soybean · whole grains · Dietary fiber · cranberries · avocados · broccoli · red meat · processed meat · refined grains · high-fat diet · dietary recall · literature-based dietary scoring

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