Eating is more than just eating; it influences our social interactions, emotional states, and even brain function. If you've ever found yourself mindlessly eating snacks in front of the TV after a bad day, or you instantly felt better on having a fresh bowl of fruit, it is because our food choices can mentally and emotionally impact on our moods, and vice versa. This bidirectional relationship between food and our

Introduction Eating disorders are psychological conditions marked by significant and ongoing disturbances in eating patterns and the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions that go along with them. They can be extremely severe conditions that have an impact on social, psychological, and physical function.1 Although many people may occasionally worry about their health, weight, or looks, some people develop a fixation or obsession with food restriction, weight loss, and body image. These

FAO (The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) specifies food label as “any tag, brand, mark, pictorial or other descriptive matter, written, printed, stencilled, marked, embossed or impressed on, or attached to, a container of food or food product”. This informs the consumer about ingredients, quality and nutrition value of the food item (1). As per the population-based approach, Nutrition Labelling provides information to the consumer about the

One of the most significant cardiovascular risk factors is obesity, particularly central obesity. Abdominal fat comprises abdominal subcutaneous and intra-abdominal (visceral) fat. In addition to an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, chronic renal disease, and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), there is an epidemic of obesity and obesity-related cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which reduces life expectancy and adds to the health and societal burden globally. Numerous cardiometabolic disorders, such

Nutrition security is one of the leading nutrition and health concerns in India. There is an increasing need to understand that nutrition at the individual and population levels depends on a lot of internal and external factors. Environment, nutrition, water availability, disease, and social and political circumstances are just a few of the factors that influence a population's health 1. The United Nations Committee on World Food Security defines food

Nutrition Informatics Nutrition and Informatics - are two primarily important terms that have started to come into use together for quite a long time since their integration is yielding great results. Nutrition Informatics is the effective retrieval, organization, storage, and optimum use of information, data and knowledge for food-and-nutrition-related problem-solving and decision-making. The incorporation of technology-driven behaviour changes in the field of nutrition is growing a lot more now. (1)

Introduction Nutrition tracking apps are becoming increasingly popular as people become more conscious of their health and wellness. These apps allow users to track their food intake, monitor their macronutrient and micronutrient intake, and set goals for weight loss, muscle gain, or other health-related objectives. The popularity of nutrition-tracking apps has been driven by their convenience, ease of use, and ability to provide personalised feedback and recommendations (Duffey & Popkin,

Introduction As the field of nutrition advances, the data it produces is becoming more intricate and multifaceted, necessitating novel methods for analysis. Malnutrition is the root cause of an increasing number of chronic illnesses that have multiple causes, leading to the generation of intricate data sets. However, with recent advances in technology and coding, Machine Learning (ML), a subfield of Artificial Intelligence (AI), can be a valuable tool for tackling

Introduction Nutrition informatics (NI) is the efficient retrieval, organisation, storage, and optimal application of information, data, and knowledge for food and nutrition problem-solving and decision-making. There is an increasing opportunity to provide technology-enabled behavioural change interventions to assist NI research and practice. (1) Access to a sufficient, safe, and nutritious food supply is critical for the rising worldwide population. However, food waste has become a major concern worldwide due to

Pharmacogenomics Human genetics is a fast-expanding area of study. Pharmacogenomics is the study of the genetic components that affect how an individual will react to a certain substance. The phrase, which is a combination of the terms "pharmacology" and "genomics," refers to the intersection of genetics and drugs. Pharmacogenomics aims to customize a patient's therapy. Pharmacogenomics is making it possible to determine a person's genetic makeup and use that knowledge