What is Personalized Nutrition, Anyway?

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth, Leap, Spring 2024

“For example, a precision approach to nutrition could include taking a close look at an individual’s physiology and any health conditions to develop a personalized eating plan, or analyzing DNA, gut microbiomes and other underlying physiological characteristics.

Vincci Tsui, a Calgary-based private registered dietitian, says that, while there is some potential in those deep dives, she prefers to offer an approach that looks at nutrition in the context of a person’s overall being and experiences.

“We need to look beyond just nutrients and really think of the individual, not just in terms of physical health, but also mental health, cultural background and lifestyle,” she says.”