Epigenetics and modulations of early flavor experiences: Can metabolomics contribute to prevention during weaning?

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Abstract

The significant increase in chronic non-communicable diseases has changed the global epidemiological landscape. Among these, obesity is the most relevant in the pediatric field. This has pushed the world of research towards a new paradigm: preventive and predictive medicine. There-fore, the window of extreme plasticity that characterizes the first stage of development cannot be underestimated. In this context, nutrition certainly plays a primary role, being one of the most important epigenetic modulators known to date. Weaning, therefore, has a crucial role that must be analyzed far beyond the simple achievement of nutritional needs. Furthermore, the taste experience and the family context are fundamental for future food choices and can no longer be underesti-mated. The use of metabolomics allows, through the recognition of early disease markers and food-specific metabolites, the planning of an individualized and precise diet. In addition, the possibility of identifying particular groups of subjects at risk and the careful monitoring of adherence to dietary therapy may represent the basis for this change.

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Dessì, N., Bosco, A., Pintus, R., Picari, G., Mazza, S., & Fanos, V. (2021, October 1). Epigenetics and modulations of early flavor experiences: Can metabolomics contribute to prevention during weaning? Nutrients. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13103351

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