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Does Malnutrition Have a Genetic Component?

Priya Duggal¹, William A Petri²

¹Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 20215, USA;

Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics

|June 7, 2018

Summary

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Malnutrition, a global health issue, involves nutrient imbalances. Host and maternal genetics may significantly influence malnutrition risk and recovery, offering new intervention targets.

Keywords:

malnutrition stunting underweight

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Area of Science:

Global Health
Nutritional Science
Genetics

Background:

Malnutrition is a complex global health problem characterized by nutrient imbalance.
Visible signs include stunted growth and wasting, with associated risks of developmental delays and infections.
Current understanding of malnutrition pathogenesis is incomplete, with factors beyond food scarcity implicated.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of host and maternal genetics as potential risk factors for malnutrition.
To identify biological pathways through which genetics may influence malnutrition.
To highlight the potential of genetic insights for developing targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

Literature review and discussion of existing research on malnutrition.
Analysis of potential genetic contributions to malnutrition risk.
Exploration of biological mechanisms linking genetics to malnutrition.

Main Results:

Genetics, encompassing both host and maternal factors, is proposed as a significant, under-recognized contributor to malnutrition.
Several biological pathways are suggested through which genetic predispositions may increase malnutrition risk.
Understanding these genetic factors could illuminate new avenues for prevention and treatment.

Conclusions:

Host and maternal genetics represent a critical area for further research in understanding and combating malnutrition.
Identifying genetic risk factors can lead to more personalized and effective malnutrition interventions.
Integrating genetic insights into global health strategies may improve outcomes for malnourished populations.