WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This workshop will present an overview of the exciting new field of nutrigenetics. Many gene variants have been identified which are related to diet, exercise, and general health. We will go through several examples and review how this information can be used (from a saliva-based DNA test) to improve one’s health, enhance fitness, and lose weight. Research has shown that personalized dietary advice based on a person’s genetic makeup is more successful at achieving lifestyle changes compared to current ‘one-size-fits-all’ dietary recommendations.