Socionutrition: The science of socionutrients

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
  • Bharti Kalra Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India
  • Madhur Verma Department of Family and Community Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, India
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non-communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-12

Abstract

Nutrients are substances used by an organism to survive,grow and reproduce. ‘Social’ used in relation tocompanionship and society. In this opinion piece, wepropose and propound a novel concept, Socionutrition,and discuss the science of socionutrients, socionutrienttriggers and modifiers, as well as socionutrient abuse. Wediscuss these parameters in relation to health and exploretheir relevance to disease prevention and management.

Keywords: Chronic disease, culinary medicine, diet,nutrition, social aspects

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Published

2025-01-26

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Bharti Kalra, Madhur Verma, & Nitin Kapoor. (2025). Socionutrition: The science of socionutrients. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(02), 328–331. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-12

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 02 (2025): FEBRUARY

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY

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