Health Behavior
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators will use a web-based survey to collect data on individual attitudes and self-reported health behaviour changes following genetic testing for personalized nutrition. Participants (n=80) are employees of a large multi-national food company's R&D division located in Australia, Switzerland, USA and the UK. They underwent a genetic test for personalized nutrition in March 2015 that was offered at no cost through the company wellness program. A registered dietitian completed a pre-test consultation and disclosed the test results with DNA-based dietary advice. The test provided information on 7 components of diet and additional information on individual risk for gluten intolerance.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGenetic test for personalized nutrition
Sponsors
Nutrigenomix Inc.
University of Toronto
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Completed a genetic test for personalized nutrition through company wellness program.
Exclusion criteria
* None.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health behaviour change | 3 months | Do individuals self-report beneficial changes to their diets or lifestyle as a result of the DNA-based dietary advice? |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing of information | 3 months | Do individuals share their genetic test results with another healthcare professional? |
| Recommendation | 3 months | Would individuals recommend genetic testing for personalized nutrition through a healthcare professional to others? |
| Satisfaction | 3 months | Do individuals report satisfaction with undergoing genetic testing for personalized nutrition? |
| Interest in future testing | 3 months | Do individuals report a desire to receive DNA-based dietary advice for other components of diet that were not assessed in the genetic test they underwent? |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed