Nutrigenomics

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Nutrigenomics
TermNutrigenomics
Short definitionnutrient - (pronounced) (NOO-tree-ent) A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin, or mineral) found in food. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Nutrigenomics - (pronounced) (NOO-trih-jeh-NOH mix) The study of how food affects a person's genes and how a person's genes affect the way the body responds to food. Nutrigenomics is used to learn more about how genes and diet together can affect a person's health and risk of developing diseases such as cancer. It can also help find new ways to prevent and treat disease

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