9781639270859
Louis Henry
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Dietetics
228
$ 153
Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics is a discipline that studies the relationship between human genome, human nutrition and health. It seeks to ensure the provision of better nutritional advice to the public especially to the genetic subgroups and individuals. The study of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics require a deep understanding of nutrition, genetics and biochemistry. The emerging knowledge in nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics is applied to optimize health as well as prevent and treat diseases. The understanding and interpretation of researches on nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics can potentially transform and impact nutrition and dietetic practices. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. The ever growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics in recent times. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.