Precision Nutrition Impact on Health-Related Behavior Change

Published multi-cohort genome-wide association studies provided genes and genetic variants that are credibly associated with aspects of metabolic syndrome (MetS), CVD, overweight/obesity, and vitamin D metabolism. Registered dietitian (RD) counseling will review potentially harmful and protective variants for risk of MetS with subjects and make evidence-based recommendations to improve diet quality and achieve weight loss goals. Each of the 6 weekly sessions covered a specific component of MetS. Counseling will take place once a week either in-person or via phone/virtual platform based on preference and availability of the subject. Counselors will review digital app data entries for food intake prior to this interaction for the first 2 weeks.

Participants receive pamphlets with evidence-based general health, healthy nutrition, exercise and sleep content. They receive information on genetic variants related to MetS at end of study period.