With areas opening back up across the country and world, many are looking forward to going outside during the summer. After being stuck at home during lockdown, many might be thinking more about their “summer body” and wondering whether a DNA test can optimize their nutritional health.

In this episode, we talk with Jill West, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist, to share her thoughts.

Jill has over 25 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist, and has her own private practice Jill West Nutrition Consulting serving clients throughout the US. Prior to starting her own practice, she published the book, 400 Moms, about helping busy parents feed their kids. She has worked in several major medical centers including Joslin Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and University of California, Davis Health System.

Additional Resources

• “42% of US adults reported undesired weight gain since the start of the pandemic, with an average gain of 29 pounds” from APA Stress in America survey 
• Breaking the Code: What DNA Can Tell You About Weight Loss
• Do DNA-based diets work?
• https://www.jillwestrd.com

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