The implications of genetic diversity for nutrient requirements: the case of folate

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Implications of genetic diversity have been studied relative to folate nutrient requirements. Earlier study of inborn errors of metabolism made it possible to reach an understanding of the 8-18% of those in many different populations found to be homozygous for the valine-valine mutation and tending to have elevated homocysteine blood levels, which would impair conversion of that compound to methionine. Those with inadequate folate intake, as seen in the blood folate levels, have elevated homocysteine. A genetic polymorphism might affect nutrient requirements in a population, and this is the best example so far seen. To identify subtle genetic determinants of individual dietary requirements, finding their significance to human health, is a challenge.

United States, Australia, Standards, Statistical Data Included, Prevention, Physiological aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Folic acid, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Diet, Mutation (Biology), Mutation, Genetic disorders, Genetic polymorphisms, Nutritional requirements, Homocysteine, Metabolism, Inborn errors of, Inborn errors of metabolism, Deficiency diseases, Garrod, Archibald E., Sir

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Nutrition research: an investment in the nation's health

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The cost of human nutritional research is only about 0.12% of health care costs in the US, but its potential for saving billions of dollars in the prevention of degenerative diseases makes it imperative that it become a national priority. Private and public involvement is necessary to advance and apply nutrition science to the prevention of disease and improve quality of life as the US population ages. Research America and US Feast, oganizations of corporations, government health agencies, and academic institutions, are working to educate Americans on nutrition and advance the food processing industry's healthfulness.

Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Nutrition policy

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Nutrition and senescence

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Nutrition can play a role in slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of certain age-related diseases. Loss of bone mineral or muscle mass, osteoporosis, vision impairments such as cataracts, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, and changes in metabolism are all age-related problems that may be treatable through nutritional intervention. This type of research could prove particularly valuable in a country such as Mexico, in which life expectancy is increasing and the elderly segment of the population is expanding dramatically.

Health aspects, Aging, Aged, Elderly, Diseases

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