nutrigenomics
NOO-truh-juh-NOM-iks
Definition
The scientific study of the relationship between an individual's genetic makeup and their response to nutrients, often used to design personalized diet plans.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of nutrition and genomics, combining the Latin 'nutrire' (to feed) with the suffix '-genomics' derived from the study of complete sets of genes.
In the news
In the article, nutrigenomics is listed as one of the key biological and genetic traits the program will study to help create personalized nutrition strategies for athletes. It represents a shift toward using scientific data to optimize how different athletes recover and perform based on their specific genetic profile.
Gujarat launches sports genomics programme to advance athlete development
Read the full article ↗The News Mill