Analysis of the Perception of Nutrigenetics in Conventional Nutritional Practice: A Survey-Based Study Applied to Dietitians from Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Nutrigenetics has emerged as a promising tool to advance personalized nutrition strategies. This study aimed to analyze the scope and perception of Mexican dietitians regarding nutritional genomics with an emphasis on nutrigenetics' use in clinical practice.

Methods

A survey was conducted online among dietitians in Mexico to assess their educational background, awareness of nutrigenetic testing, use in practice, and interest in further training through 33 questions.

Results

One hundred and thirty participants from states across six Mexican regions completed the survey, and most of respondents had a bachelor's degree. The analysis showed that while most respondents were familiar with the concepts of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics, 92.3% did not i

SUBMITTER: Vela-Vasquez DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12430391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature