| Description |
xi, 163 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Nutritional genomics : opportunities and challenges -- 2. The science of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics -- 3. The ethics of nutrigenomic tests and information -- 4. Alternatives for nutrigenomic service delivery -- 5. Nutrigenomics and the regulation of health claims for foods and drugs -- 6. Nutrigenomics : justice, equity, and access -- 7. Conclusions and recommendations |
| Summary |
"Science, Society, and the Supermarket: The Opportunities and Challenges of Nutrigenomics discusses the many ethical, legal, and social challenges posed by nutrigenomics. Concerning itself with the basic uses of nutrigenomic research as well as its clinical and commercial aspects, this text sheds light on such issues as: opportunities and challenges for nutrigenomics; the science of nutrigenomics; the ethics of nutrigenomic tests and information both in a clinical setting and by private third parties; alternatives for nutrigenomics service delivery; nutrigenomics and the regulation of health claims for foods and drugs; equity and access to nutrigenomics in industrialized and developing countries; and intellectual property issues."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nutrition -- Genetic aspects.
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Functional genomics.
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Nutrient interactions.
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| LC no. |
2006044044 |
| ISBN |
9780471770008 (hbk.) |
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0471770000 (hbk.) |
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