A Nation Overweight

Can DNA Testing Provide Solutions to the Diet Dilemma and Obesity?

(PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase of obesity in the United States. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reported that approximately 65 percent of U.S. adults and 11 percent of youths are either overweight or obese. This is an epidemic of massive proportions as many dangerous medical conditions stem from obesity.

The surgeon General found The economic cost of obesity in the United States was about $117 billion in 2000" alone. The exorbitant spending on weight- loss products, diet programs, and pills demonstrate how desperate America is to conquer the excess pounds. According to a 1995 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), tens of millions of Americans are dieting at any given time, spending more than $50 billion a year on diet products, such as diet foods and drinks.

People have gone to extreme lengths to lose weight, get in shape and feel younger, transforming the weight loss industry into a billion dollar enterprise. There are weight loss products, programs, spas, health clubs, personal trainers, and home exercise equipment available everywhere. Weight loss has become complicated and expensive as many people experience a wide range of benefits from various diet programs -- Now we know why.

According to LaVonna Bledsoe, President of Advanced DNA Testing, There are many factors that affect how much or how little food a person eats and how that food is metabolized. The only way to definitively determine what is right for your body is through DNA testing." Nutritional Genetic Technology can test 19 genetic markers within your body to unequivocally establish what is right for you. 50% of the population cannot metabolize B vitamins and a large percentage is wheat intolerant. We have a nation struggling to overcome weight issues and fighting depression and many do not realize that the symptoms of depression, insomnia and schizophrenia can be tied to nutritional deficiencies.

DNA contains the instructions for building and operating a human being - a person's entire set of genes determines who we are and what health factors we are predisposed to. Understanding our individual DNA requirements can provide an advantage in battling everything from obesity to poor health.

Because of the high demand for weight loss related products and services, many spend small fortunes to achieve their weight loss goals. DNA Nutritional Testing is a simple cheek swab and does not require a blood draw. Because an individuals DNA does not change, one test lasts a lifetime. Stop the trial and error of dieting and find out what your body really needs.

Contact Advanced DNA Testing for further information at www.advanceddna.com or call tollfree 888.589.8808

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