Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Health: Advancing Food Safety and Personalized Dietary Interventions

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue examines the convergence of precision nutrition, sustainable health, and food safety, with a focus on the management of environmental pollutants, including microplastics. As precision nutrition advances personalized dietary strategies based on individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, it opens new avenues for optimizing health outcomes. However, these benefits must be considered in the context of environmental sustainability and food safety. In a world facing escalating challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and widespread pollution, it is imperative that personalized nutrition not only enhances individual well-being but also supports the health of our planet. This issue explores how sustainable food systems can be integrated with precision nutrition, emphasizing ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and the mitigation of environmental pollutants, including microplastics, which have become pervasive in our food supply. Food safety, a critical component of both health and sustainability, requires new strategies to address emerging threats from pollutants.

This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research on the impact of contaminants, including microplastics, on food safety and health. It also investigates how these findings can be incorporated into personalized nutrition plans that prioritize both individual health and environmental stewardship. By uniting insights from multiple disciplines, this Special Issue aims to create a comprehensive framework for precision nutrition that aligns with sustainable health practices and addresses the complex challenges of food safety in a polluted world. For consumers, the integration of precision nutrition with sustainable health and food safety offers significant benefits. By tailoring dietary recommendations to individual needs, precision nutrition can enhance overall well-being, prevent chronic diseases, and optimize health outcomes. This personalized approach ensures that consumers receive the most effective nutritional guidance based on their unique genetic makeup and lifestyle. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainability means that consumers can make food choices that are not only healthier but also environmentally responsible. Sustainable practices in food production and sourcing help reduce the environmental footprint, supporting a healthier planet for future generations. Lastly, the focus on food safety, including the management of pollutants like microplastics, ensures that the food consumers eat is safe and free from harmful substances. This comprehensive approach provides peace of mind to consumers, knowing that their dietary choices are both health-conscious and environmentally sound.

Dr. Magdalena Mititelu
Dr. Alexandru Scafa Udriște
Dr. Denisa Elena Dumitrescu
Dr. Stefan Busnatu
Guest Editors

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• precision nutrition
• sustainable health
• food safety
• environmental pollutants
• microplastics
• personal-ized dietary interventions
• sustainable food systems
• nutrigenomics
• environmental sustainability
• contaminant management