Genomics, obesity, and the struggle over responsibilities / edited by Michiel Korthals.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Challenges of genomics to obesity and traditional ethics -- Genomics and obesity from a pragmatist point of view -- Behaviour, environment or body : three discourses on obesity -- Contesting the obesity 'epidemic' : elements of a counter discourse -- Three main areas of concern, four trends in genomics and existing deficiencies in academic ethics -- Obesity genomics : struggle over of responsibilities -- Obesity in 2020 : three scenarios on techno-socio-ethical co-evolution -- Direct-to-consumer genetic testing : how the promise of a personalised approach is being squandered -- Genomics, obesity and enhancement -- Obesity and genomics in the Netherlands -- Obesity and genomics in Italy -- Holland-Italy : a match too far? comparative analysis of Italy and the Netherlands on obesity and genomics -- Prevention of obesity and personalized nutrition : public and private health -- Expectations and disappointments of the human genome : the genomics health card and anti obesity pills -- Matching nutrigenomics, society and values -- Conclusion : Beyond genomics and obesity.

Explores some of the ethical problems involved with the use of genomics to tackle obesity, with articles that look into such issues as personalized nutrition, the role of food and society, and the assignment of responsibility for the condition.