With the rapidly changing knowledge resulting from the Human Genome Project this article is updated from the original that appeared in Jan/Feb 2001. The Human Genome project provides new information on the relationship of genes to daily life. Specific nutrition conditions result from genetic material. This newsletter provides an overview of genetics and this relationship to nutrition issues for children.
The Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG) of the American Dietetic Association asked to update the original article from the 2001 NUTRITION FOCUS. The slightly adapted update that appears here was published in Vol 30 No. 3, 2007 of PEDIATRIC NUTRITION — A BUILDING BLOCK FOR LIFE A Publication of the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group. Additional material was included in the BUILDING BLOCK related to newborn screening. I would refer registered dietitians (RDs) to this publication if you are a member of the PNPG.