Your diet was created by combining your individual genetic findings and recommendations from the
Weight Management genes we analysed (see pdf report). The macronutrient* breakdown in your
recommended diet is within the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dietary Recommendations and
Nutritional Requirements.
Your recommended diet is based on current research from 4 genes and can change with new emerging research and as more genes are added to your profile.
Your macronutrient breakdown was further tailored based on your gene results,
weight goal, age and gender.
Your Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance diets have different Kilojoules/Calories and macronutrients
requirements. The Weight Loss diet uses a reduction of 2092 Kilojoules / 500 Calories**
from your daily energy requirements.
* Carbohydrate, protein and fat are known as macronutrients, which are important substances found in
food needed for energy, growth and bodily functions.
** Kilojoule (kJ) or Calories (Cal) are units of energy.
Guidelines to:
Drinking
- Drink minimum 2l of water per day and replace water lost through sweat by adding another 500ml to your daily intake. To calculate your fluid requirements, multiply your current weight by 0.35ml (70kg x 0.35ml = 2.5l water per day). Tea and coffee are included in your daily fluid intake.
- Avoid soft drinks, juices and sugary laden drinks
- Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can dehydrate and also increase your appetite.
- If consuming alcohol allow minimum 2 consecutive days without any drinking and have no more than 1{{vm.drinks}} standard serving{{vm.drinks.length > 0 ? 's' : ''}} of alcohol on alternative days
Exercise, Sleep and Stress
- Exercise most days and avoid sitting for long periods of time
- If sitting aim to stand up and move every 20 minutes
- Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise (brisk walking, swimming or mowing the lawn)
- Or 75 minutes a week of vigorous intensity exercise (running, spin or aerobics class)
- You can also do a combination of moderate and vigorous activity*
- Do muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days per week*
- Ensure you get minimum 7-8 hours per night of good quality sleep. Lack of sleep can increase hunger, decrease feeling full and promote weight gain.
- Be proactive in managing your stress, particularly if experiencing high stress. Stress can promote weight gain, poorer cognitive performance and sleep disturbances.
Consider approaches such as mindfulness, nature walks, exercise and talking to a friend or trained health professional.
* Please adjust your exercise routine according to your age, medical conditions and injuries and consider supervision from an exercise physiologist.
Please note: when you download your PDF report, you will find a Healthcare Professional Section. Please
consider taking it to a healthcare professional who can assess your needs and develop further personalised
recommendations based on your goals, height, weight, activity level, existing medical conditions and medical
history, medication and supplementation, blood tests and current nutritional status.