Introducing Nutritional Genomics Teaching in Undergraduate Dietetic Curricula

Prasad, Chandan; Imrhan, Victorine; Rew, M.

doi:10.1159/000330237

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“…A good example is the study of Fang et al [25], who showed that providing additional nutrigenomics courses to dietetics students resulted in an increased interest in nutrigenomics and improvements in students’ knowledge. A potential solution has also been presented by Prasad et al [26], who proposed a detailed plan for improving nutrigenetic and nutrigenomic education in dietetic curricula. However, the implementation of this program may be insufficient.…”

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The State of Nutrigenomic Education in Poland

Młodzik-Czyżewska

Chmurzyńska

2018

Lifestyle Genomics

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Background: In Poland, 45 higher education institutions offer degrees in dietetics. However, only 20 of these offer nutrigenomics or nutrigenetics courses. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the current state of nutrigenomic education in Poland and to evaluate the level of nutrigenomic knowledge held by dieticians. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed to examine the self-reported attitudes of 193 dietetics students and dietetics professionals who graduated from 33 Polish higher-level institutions. Results: The great majority of respondents were familiar with nutrigenomics and had a positive attitude to it, and this attitude was independent of whether they participated in nutrigenomics courses. Sixty-six percent of the respondents had received training in nutrigenomics, but nutrigenomic education did not meet the expectations of 57% of dieticians. Dieticians possess low levels of self-reported knowledge of nutrigenomics, and only about 15% of respondents know how to effectively communicate information on genetic risk to patients and understand the effect of nutrients on molecular mechanisms. Despite this lack of knowledge, 59% of respondents had a positive attitude to nutrigenomics, and 63% of them had a great interest in broadening their knowledge. Subjects who had participated in nutrigenomics courses exhibited a better understanding of several areas of nutrigenomics. They were especially interested in practical aspects of nutrigenomics, such as the essence of personalized diets and the practical application of nutrigenomics. Conclusions: In conclusion, Polish dieticians have a positive attitude to nutrigenomics but do not perceive themselves as well educated in this field, which is partly due to systemic problems. The study shows the need for improvements in nutrigenomic education in Poland.

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The State of Nutrigenomic Education in Poland

Młodzik-Czyżewska

Chmurzyńska

2018

Lifestyle Genomics

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“…Identification of genetic variants that may predispose individuals to chronic disease is not well established and may therefore pose a significant barrier to nutrigenomics-based personalized nutrition [62]. For clinical application of genetic knowledge, a health professional needs to know how to interpret genetic and molecular tests and to extract the necessary information for planning dietary interventions [76]. Because of this, genetic nutritional education is needed for health professionals at the forefront of advances in nutrigenomics [74].…”

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“…Because of this, genetic nutritional education is needed for health professionals at the forefront of advances in nutrigenomics [74]. Further, it is urgent that courses in nutritional genetics are included in the university curriculum [75,76] in order to educate and orientate a new generation of professionals, the nutrigenomicists [74]. …”

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Guide and Position of the International Society of Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics on Personalized Nutrition: Part 2 - Ethics, Challenges and Endeavors of Precision Nutrition

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Nutrigenetics considers the influence of individual genetic variation on differences in response to dietary components, nutrient requirements and predisposition to disease. Nutrigenomics involves the study of interactions between the genome and diet, including how nutrients affect the transcription and translation process plus subsequent proteomic and metabolomic changes, and also differences in response to dietary factors based on the individual genetic makeup. Personalized characteristics such as age, gender, physical activity, physiological state and social status, and special conditions such as pregnancy and risk of disease can inform dietary advice that more closely meets individual needs. Precision nutrition has a promising future in treating the individual according to their phenotype and genetic characteristics, aimed at both the treatment and prevention of disease. However, many aspects are still in progress and remain as challenges for the future of nutrition. The integration of the human genotype and microbiome needs to be better understood. Further advances in data interpretation tools are also necessary, so that information obtained through newer tests and technologies can be properly transferred to consumers. Indeed, precision nutrition will integrate genetic data with phenotypical, social, cultural and personal preferences and lifestyles matters to provide a more individual nutrition, but considering public health perspectives, where ethical, legal and policy aspects need to be defined and implemented.

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“…2 Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics training are not traditional components of nutrition and dietetics course curricula; only over the last few years has this science been included in some courses. 3 For dietitians and nutritionists trained prior to the development of this area of science (and subsequent inclusion in some dietetic and nutrition courses), the complexity of the topic may be confusing and unclear, and access to appropriate training and information may be difficult. 4 International surveys 5,6 indicated that dietitians in Australia, US and UK have low knowledge and confidence in applying nutritional genomics in their practice.…”

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