Abstract:Objectives
Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency. Those seeking bariatric surgery for obesity treatment have an additional risk for low vitamin D levels post-op due to factors that affect compliance with taking supplemental vitamins and minerals. As personalized nutrition (PN) may change behaviors and have an impact on health outcomes, this study will examine the relationships among genetic variants that predispose individuals to vitamin D deficiency, PN, knowl… Show more
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