Friday, 4 February 2011

Participants Needed for UNC-NRI’s Personalized Online Nutrition Guidance Program

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute has a new study that uses personalized online information to guide participants in their diet and nutrition decisions. See below for more information.

Ask Yourself…

Do you have a hard time figuring out what food is good for you?Afraid you’re not getting important nutrients in your diet?Want to get personalized nutrition advice to optimize your health?

If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, then this program is for you!

What this Program Offers

Free website that lets you put together your own personal eating plan either with or without your individual genetic makeup.An easy way for you to ensure that you’re getting 100% of your dietary needs!Adjusts for weight gain or weight loss goals.

Incorporating Your Genetics

If you are interested in incorporating your genetics into this personalized guidance program, you will need to submit one tube of blood taken on 2 occasions, one tube before you start and again 2 months later. You will also need to record online on 12 days everything you ate and drank the previous day. The blood draw is free if done through Dr. Kohlmeier. You can also get your blood drawn from your physician (can cost up to $120 depending on your health care insurance) and arrange with Dr. Kohlmeier for pick-up.

To participate in or to find out more about this study, contact:

Martin Kohlmeier, MD
UNC Nutrition Research Institute
Email: mkohlmeier@unc.edu
(919) 408-3320 ext 23 or
(704) 250-5023 (leave a message)
Website: http://www.nim.unc.edu/nutrition/guidance.html

Would you like to hear about other opportunities to participate in research at the NRI or join the NRI mailing list? Sign up online at http://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?b2rytS4S3r2rBS664Po09K5EhBM075qN-k7qyHJoGY3Pt-KyYyYyYyYCrKr8lrxrOWrP1EVsooobFKcTKCMe1hYGjFYjfdMJTEdCQhRQPhOCrhjd7bXbPzyrxJVUSqmSUmx6huRojSQW6BQQg1roPBqiSMDgQgg_Qfgd43JoCy0bv6Boqv8kZ0Qg1y1YEuq80oTecFOH0Qg19Ki6MJVEw2QqAoWGrDUvf0srpdICS4TbI8Td79IzPkUO0z!

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