ABSTRACT
Advancements in nutrigenomic research may lead us to a time when genetic testing may enable each of us to know which foods would help us achieve optimal health. In the meantime, nutritional genomic research such as that discussed in the other chapters of this book may provide the basis for understanding specic biochemical constituents of food that may promote health. Yet, how will such information be conveyed to consumers? Could the data discussed throughout this book be used to make claims on food products or at least lay the foundation for such claims? This chapter evaluates the current state of science-based food labeling and then describes the potential for future changes as data from nutritional genomics continues to come forth.
