PREFACE
The Book on Genetic Testing for Diet, Fitness and Health represents one of the newest, cutting edge dimensions of health information available to personal trainers, health professionals and their clients. It allows them to create faster, better results by optimizing individual health and wellness based on their client’s unique genetic code.
This text has been chosen as the official textbook for the PT Business Academy (PTBA) Certified DNA Fitness, Nutrition & Health Coach course. This book and the PTBA Certified DNA Fitness, Nutrition & Health Coach course are designed to provide a sound, scientifically based understanding of diet, fitness and health genetics.
For the past hundred years, diet and fitness programs have been developed based on the latest research, trends, fads and what worked for some people. The reality is that everybody is unique. With the advent of affordable genetic testing, it is now possible to create truly personalized diet and fitness programs by learning about a person’s unique genetic code.
Advances in genetic research are happening all the time. This book represents the latest in lifestyle genetic testing. The information will continue to advance over time. The body of work represented here is based on over 1000 research studies that can provide reliable insight now into the body’s blueprint.
This book and program are designed to enable personal trainers and health professionals to take personalized programs for their clients to the next level. This is the next generation of health.
How to Use These Materials
If you are interested in optimizing your health or the health of your clients, this is the book for you! It is intended as an introduction to genetic testing in a practical and accessible way so that this powerful information can be readily used and applied to enhance your life and practice.
It is important to note that the focus of the book is on genetic testing related to lifestyle and everyday health. It is not intended to diagnose disease or other rare conditions. Should you or your clients have specific health concerns, you should consult a medical practitioner.
This book and the corresponding PTBA DNA Fitness, Nutrition & Health Coach program should not be construed as an ‘end-all’ on genetic testing for diet, fitness and health. It is intended to provide the foundation you need to incorporate this valuable information into your practice. Research in genetics and its applications will continue to grow, evolve and expand in the coming years. This book supports you in being part of that journey.
Organization of The Materials on Genetic Testing for Diet,
Fitness and Health
This Materials are divided into 5 parts:
Part One – Introduction to Genetic Testing (Chapters 1-3)
Part Two – Understanding Diet, Fitness and Health Reports (Chapters 4-5)
Part Three – Diet, Fitness and Health Test Areas (Chapters 6-9)
Part Four – Interpreting Genetic Testing Reports (Chapter 11-13)
Part Five – Appendix (Chapter 14-16)
The objective of these materials are to provide you with the understanding and tools you need to guide your clients in using DNA Lifestyle information to enhance their diet and fitness results.
We know this program and the foundational information you learn about DNA will increase the value and results you deliver as a Personal Trainer or wellness practitioner.