HuffPost has published my comment titled Precision Nutrition at the Service of the Citizen, where I discuss the importance of evidence-based food policies that safeguard individual freedom. You can read my full comment on HuffPost here >>>

Precision Nutrition and Citizen Empowerment 

The technological revolution is profoundly changing how we manage personal health. Tools like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and wearable devices now allow us to monitor key parameters such as calorie intake, nutrient quality, blood glucose levels, and even environmental factors like air quality. This data enables the creation of a personalized lifestyle, tailored to the metabolic, genetic, and cultural profile of each individual. This is the essence of precision nutrition: a modern, inclusive approach that puts individuals at the center and acknowledges the complexity of health.

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However, many public policies continue to favor simplified solutions like taxes on specific foods or standardized nutritional labels. Although politically attractive, these measures often fail to deliver meaningful results. Taxing a soda or adding warning labels to food products may seem straightforward, but data show their limited effectiveness.

On the other hand, nutrition education—despite being perceived as abstract and politically unappealing—remains fundamental in restoring decision-making autonomy to citizens. Thanks to technology, it is now possible to enhance this process, making people more aware and capable of making informed lifestyle choices.

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To ensure that precision nutrition becomes truly accessible, we must prevent technology from becoming a prescriptive tool. It should remain a means to empower citizens, guided by forward-thinking policies rooted in scientific evidence. As the High-Level Meeting 4 of the United Nations on Noncommunicable Diseases approaches, governments have a unique opportunity to move beyond outdated approaches and endorse policies based on innovation, science, and respect for individual freedom, promoting a balanced and personalized lifestyle.

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You can read my full comment on HuffPost here >>>