Here I present: “Human Body Weight: DNA is a half-pound”.
The human body in percentages is: 60%(water), 16%(protein), 16%(fat), 6%(mineral), 1%(carbohydrate), 1%(nucleic acid).
The 1%(nucleic acid) is 800grams of RNA & 200grams of DNA (a half pound).
The ABOVE image is a conceptual illustration symbolizing the connection between healthy eating and genetics, a field of study known as nutrigenetics or nutrigenomics. The artwork depicts a DNA double helix structure formed entirely from a vibrant assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Key Concepts.
Nutrigenetic & nutrigenomic are opposite directions of gene-food & food-gene effects.
Nutrigenetics is the study of how an individual’s genetic variation alters their response to nutrients and dietary components.
Nutrigenomics explores how nutrients and food compounds’ affect gene expression and behavior.
Personalized Nutrition is the goal of these fields, aiming to use a person’s unique genetic profile to provide tailored dietary advice for optimal health and disease prevention.
The various fruits and vegetables in the image represent the diverse nutrients that interact with our fundamental biological building blocks (DNA) to influence our well-being.
