01/30/2026
The Human Biology and Nutritional Science Departments are co-collaborating for the first Seminar of the year, Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:45 to 2:15 pm in MAC 210! Guest speaker Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD is a Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Toronto – Nutrition Sciences Department. He specializes in using genetic testing to create personalized nutrition plans! 🥗Description of Presentation:
There is increasing awareness among researchers, educators, healthcare professionals and consumers that the one-size-fits-all, population-based approach to nutritional guidance is inefficient and sometimes ineffective. Genetic differences can explain individual differences in response to various dietary factors and randomized controlled trials show that DNA-based dietary recommendations can improve compliance. With increasing awareness and demand for genetic testing, there is a need for healthcare professionals to have sufficient knowledge to understand and determine the benefits and limitations of the science and testing. 🥗Learning Objectives:
· Understand how genetic variation impacts nutritional requirements.
· Learn how to identify relevant genetic markers with clinical relevance.
· Recognize the benefits and limitations of consumer genetic testing and understand what genetic tests can and cannot reveal about a person’s health and dietary recommendations.
