NUTRIGENOMICS AND PERSONALIZED NUTRITION: BRIDGING GENETIC INSIGHTS WITH PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

This study aims to explore the role of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition in the context of public health interventions through a literature review approach. Nutrigenomics is a branch of science that studies the interaction between genes and nutrients, and how individual genetic variations influence responses to certain food intakes. In recent decades, the development of genomic technologies has enabled a deeper understanding of how nutrition can be tailored to an individual's genetic profile to prevent disease and promote optimal health. Through a systematic review of various scientific publications, articles, and recent research reports, this study identifies the potential for integrating nutrigenomics into community nutrition strategies, while analyzing the ethical, social, and practical challenges in its implementation. The results of the study indicate that personalized nutrition based on genetic data has great prospects in improving the effectiveness of public health programs, especially in efforts to prevent non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. However, the widespread implementation of this approach still requires a strong regulatory framework, public education, and multidisciplinary collaboration between nutritionists, geneticists, and policy makers. This study is expected to be the basis for the development of scientific evidence-based nutrition policies and more precise approaches in the future.