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. 2022 Feb 21;9:772243. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.772243

Table 2.

Initial MNT prescribed to each case, and genetically-guided MNT prescribed post-nutrigenetic testing.

Patient 1 Patient 2 Patient 3
Initial MNT Genetically-guided MNT Initial MNT Genetically-guided MNT Initial MNT Genetically-guided MNT
EI (kcal/day) Normocaloric
(2,200)
Normocaloric
(2,200)
Normocaloric
(1,800)
Normocaloric
(2,000)
Normocaloric
(1,750)
Normocaloric
(1,800)
Fiber (g) 33 32 33 25 33 26
Macronutrient distribution to the
EI (%)

CHO: 50%
Fat: 32%
Protein: 18%
MUFA: 15%
PUFA: 10%

CHO: 49%
Fat: 26%
Protein: 25%

CHO: 50%
Fat: 20%
Protein: 30%

CHO: 45%
Fat: 35%
Protein: 20%

CHO: 45%
Fat: 30%
Protein: 25%

CHO: 47%
Fat: 37%
Protein: 16%
high-n-3/low-n-6 PUFA
SFA distribution to the EI (%) 7% No change 7% 9% 7% No change
Dietary pattern Greek-Mediterranean Diet
ONS Vitamin D
Stop BCAA
Avoid melatonin
None
Riboflavin (1.6 mg/d) for 16 weeks (27)
Folate (5 mg/d) (28)
None Zn (14 mg/d) (an average daily Zn intake of 14 mg can be achieved through ONS (~10 mg Zn) plus an average serv. of seafood/red meat/fish, or 3 serv of dairy (~2 cups of yogurt/milk and 3 ounces of cheese)
Ideal meal timing
1st meal: 7 a.m.
1st snack: 12 a.m.
2nd meal: 5 p.m.
2nd snack: 7 p.m.
3rd meal: 9:30 p.m.
(avoid high CHO intake in the evening)
3rd meal: 2 a.m.

1st meal: 10:30 a.m.
1st snack: 1 a.m.
2nd snack: 4 p.m.
2nd meal: 7 p.m.
3rd snack: preferably during daylight (based on genetic makeup)

1st meal: 8 a.m.
1st snack: 11 a.m.
2st meal: 1:30 p.m.
2nd snack: 4 p.m.
3rd meal: 7 p.m.
3rd snack: 9:30 p.m.
No changes proposed
1st meal: 8 a.m.
1st snack: 11 a.m.
2nd meal: 1:30 p.m.
2nd snack: 4 p.m.
3rd meal: 7 p.m.
3rd snack: 9:30 p.m.
No changes proposed
Exercise type Resistance exercise Endurance exercise Combination of resistance and endurance exercise No changes proposed Combination of resistance and endurance exercise No changes proposed
Foods to consume or avoid Increased fiber intake No further changes proposed Consume fiber for improved T2DM regulation •Consume fiber for BW regulation
•Avoid desserts
•Avoid milk
Increased fiber intake •Consume fiber for improved T2DM regulation
•Consume fish/seafood and seeds

BCAA, branched-chain amino-acids; BW, body weight; EI, energy intake; MNT, medical nutrition therapy; CHO, carbohydrate; ONS, oral nutrient supplementation; serv, serving; SFA, saturated fatty acids; PUFA, poly-unsaturated fatty acids; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus.