Understanding how different people respond to diets for better health.
UAB Precision Nutrition Clinical Center
This study is looking at how your genes, habits, and surroundings affect how you respond to different diets, so we can create personalized eating plans that help prevent and manage diet-related health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019692 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors such as genetics, behavior, and environment influence individual responses to dietary patterns. By collecting extensive physiological and metabolic data from participants, the study aims to identify predictors that can help tailor diets to individual needs. The approach includes both observational studies of free-living individuals and controlled dietary interventions, utilizing advanced techniques like artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze the data. The goal is to develop personalized nutrition strategies that can effectively prevent and treat chronic diseases related to diet.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults, especially those from African American populations, who are interested in understanding how their unique characteristics affect their dietary needs.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any interest in dietary changes or those with conditions that severely limit their ability to follow dietary interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary recommendations that improve health outcomes for individuals, particularly those at risk for chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in precision nutrition has shown promise in tailoring dietary interventions, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights and advancements.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, James O — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Hill, James O
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.