Nutrigenomics is the rapidly developing field of science that studies nutrient-gene interaction. This field has broad implications for understanding the interaction of human genomics and nutrition, but can also have very specific implications for individual dietary recommendations in light of personal genetics. Predicted applications for nutrigenomics include genomics-based dietary guidelines and personalized nutrition based on individual genetic tests. These developments have sweeping ethical, legal and regulatory implications for individuals, corporations and governments. This book brings together experts in ethics, law, regulatory analysis, and communication studies to identify and address relevant issues in the emerging field of nutritional genomics. Contributing authors are experts in the social aspects of biotechnology innovation, with expertise in nutrigenomics.From addressing the concern that nutrigenomics will transform food into medicine and undermine pleasures associated with eating to the latest in the science of nutrigenomics, this book provides a world-wide perspective on the potential impact of nutrigenomics on our association with food.
This book explores the rapidly developing, yet not fully understood, impact of nutrigenomics on the relationship to food medicalization, genetic privacy, nutrition and health. It provides ground for further exploration to identify issues and provide analysis to aid in policy and regulation development. It also provides ethical and legal insights into this unfolding science, as well as serving as a model for thinking about issues arising in other fields of science and technology.
1. Gene-Environment Interactions: Where are we and where should we by Going?
2. Translating Nutrigenomics Research into Practice: The Example of Soy Protein
3. Business Applications of Nutrigenomics: An Industry Perspective
4. Regulation of Genetic Tests: An International Comparison
5. Risk-Based Regulation of Direct-to-Consumer Nutrigenetic
6. The Impact of Genomics on Innovation in Foods and Drugs: Can Canadian Law Step Up to the Challenge?
7. Placing Healthy Eating in the Everyday Context: Towards an Action Approach of Gene-Based Personalized Nutrition Advice
8. Health Care Provider Capacity in Nutrition and Genetics A Canadian Case Study
9. Advancing Knowledge Translation in Nutritional Genomics by Addressing Konwledge, Skills and Confidence Gaps of
Registered Dietitians
10.Understanding Hopes and Concerns about Nutrigenomics: Canadian Public Opinion Research involving Health Care
Professionals and the Public
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