Personalized diets based on YOUR genes 'will be available within 5 years'

For serial dieters, Paleo, 5:2, Atkins and Weight Watchers are all too familiar. Study leader Dr Molly Bray, a geneticist and professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, said: ‘I think within five years, we’ll see people start to use a combination of genetic, behavioral and other sophisticated data to develop individualized weight management plans.’ Scientists revealed personalized diets will be available in the next few years. I think within five years, we'll see people start to use a combination of genetic, behavioral and other sophisticated data to develop individualized weight management plans Dr Molly Bray, University of Texas ‘We still don’t understand the process of weight gain very well, either from a behavioral or a biological standpoint.’ Scientists are already aware of some of the genetic basis for weight-related disease. ‘Obviously prevention would be the best approach, but there are literally millions of individuals who are currently obese and are in dire need of more effective strategies for long-term weight loss that will improve overall health.’ Previous studies have shown that nearly half of the variation in a person’s body mass index can be attributed to genetic factors. Dr Bray said: ‘When people hear that genes may be playing a role in their weight loss success, they don’t say, “Oh great, I just won’t exercise any more.” ‘They actually say, “Oh thank you.