new frontiers: applying research to achieve our vision
for Precision within the ‘All of Us’ program, is going to yield so much data to help personalize nutrition counseling. Through the application of artificial intelligence to Big Data, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) can assume a leadership posi- tion in determining what diet will be best for an individual.”
“RDNs are the foot soldiers who can provide guidance as they customize instruction to their clients based on
data uniquely suited to what may be referred to as ‘precision nutrition.”
“The barriers to solving the obesity problem have not been
overcome in more than 30 years of trying. After claims made by one miracle diet after the next, we now recognize that many factors including exercise and behavior affect obesity. No one diet is right for everyone. RDNs are the foot soldiers who can provide guidance as they customize instruction to their clients based on data uniquely suited to what may be referred to as ‘precision nutrition.’ While dietitians need not understand every detail of the emerging research, they do need to appreciate the value these incredible tools bring to their work to help improve the health of the public. It’s an exciting opportunity.”