

Obesity is a global problem. Extra pounds can lead to a variety of medical problems, including diabetes or high blood pressure. But a new wristband could change how people look at food. It’s the latest techno-gadget in the hunt for good health.
Ever wonder why some people seem able to eat anything but others must avoid some foods? The answer lies in God’s fearful and wonderful design for the human body. (Psalm 139:14) Each body is unique. Responses to foods are unique too. Each God-designed response is part of a person’s genetic code, or DNA. The code makes some people prone to certain diseases—and determines which foods are good or bad for that body.
A new device called DnaNudge uses genetic information to point people toward healthier food options—in the grocery store or home pantry.
“It’s really all about trying to guide people, for once, to actually make the right choices based upon information that their biology is giving them,” explains biomedical engineer Chris Toumazou, DnaNudge CEO and co-founder.
At a DnaNudge store in London, visitors can take on-the-spot DNA tests. Workers swab a client’s cheek to obtain a DNA sample. Based on the sample, a DnaNudge’s “lab on a chip” creates a genetic profile and maps health traits.
Once complete, workers place a personalized “capsule” into the “DnaBand.” The capsule allows users to scan food product barcodes and receive a red (no) or green (yes) response based on their genes.
Red responses trigger a smartphone app to suggest healthier alternatives, such as a less-sugary breakfast cereal or a salt-free snack.
The capsule also considers each user’s lifestyle. If the wristband doesn’t detect enough physical activity, food suggestions change.
Toumazou says the DnaNudge can guide a user in choosing between two similar foods. For him, salted peanuts are green but dry roasted are red. That’s because there’s actually more salt in the dry roasted—a distinction the DnaNudge revealed to Toumazou, who has hypertension (high blood pressure).
Small changes—liking choosing the right peanuts—can reap big results. For Toumazou, the difference over a year could mean about four-and-a-half pounds “of salt in my bloodstream without me even realizing it,” he says.
Not everyone is positive about DnaNudge. Behavioral scientist Saskia Sanderson believes the band’s advice could be misleading. “Somebody could now think that because they’ve been given a green light for a food that actually is quite high in sugar and fat, that now it’s all right,” she says.
Still, Toumazou believes his technology will help people eat healthier.
“This is about behavioral change,” he says. “And giving people an informed choice.”
wow first comment on almost everything!!!!!!
i think this is great but its kinda making us a little lazier LOL
DNA?
So..if someone steals your wrist band then..they can steal you ID and DNA?
How Lazy Are We Getting?!?!?!
Oh boy now we need technology to tell us what is healthy? Just eat in moderation, eat fruits and vegetables, try to eat healthy organic food, and exercise. And I agree with Nadia if someone steals your wrist band then they would get your DNA!
to above
each person has his own special dietary needs.God created us uniquely so the DNA Nudge Band helps a person find the right foods for there own diet.
This could help people be a
This could help people be a little lazier, but it also helps people who can't find much help with their particular condition.
@Drew S and Beth and Sarah G
Yeah that is a good point.
I agree with Evelyn S. I just
I agree with Evelyn S. I just look at the nutrition facts if I want to know if a food has, say, a bunch of sugar or something like that. You don't need a DNA wristband to make good food choices (I'm sure it's helpful, but I think it's kind of unnecessary). Also, I bet these things are reeeally expensive.
This is JENNA
I agree with all above the wrist band would make us lazier and if someone stole it they would have your DNA and what about the place you would get the wristband they would have to get your DNA to make the wrist band! so all around I don't think this DNA wrist band would help us it would just be a problem but that's just my opin
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Everything above
I agree that this band would decide what you can eat, but even if someone didn't steal your DNA, who knows if the people who made the band put something in there to steal your information too. Please just read the nutrition facts and you'll be fine, you don't need to pay a bunch to do that. But I'm wondering if the band also detects allergies like if I was allergic to peanuts it would turn red...
OWEN@JOHANNA M
Good question.
This is a random question
This is a random question, but does anyone here live in Statesville NC.
To. Abobe
No. I live in IN.
To Above
Is that were you live?
where i live.
texas
but i like salt
but i like salt
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iliveinoregon
I like sugar
I like sugar.....
me 2
me 2
A LOT OF SuGAR!!!!!!!!!
A LOT OF SuGAR!!!!!!!!!
To Above
Hahaha! '.'' '-'. .-. '.' '.' :-) :-) :-) xD
OWEN
i live in NY lol btw its neat to see the verity of states and towns people are from (*^▽^*)
OWEN
i live in NY lol btw its neat to see the verity of states and towns people are from (*^▽^*)
yes! sugar&salt! yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
salt & tomatoes= yummy:-)
the red lettering
Doesn't the red lettering on top tell us not to say our location.
also, wouldn't it be cool if I saw some of you on the street but didn't know it?
@Glorianna B
Yes. Garlic salt on tomatoes is yummy!
@ AYNSLEY A
yea i think it does........................
ABSOLUTELY STUPID
You ever heard of keto, diets, phones, and personal responsibility
No one needs this no one wants this and these stories are trash this is the quibbler from Harry Potter
The Bracelets
I wish they had those for people with Celiac Disease.
I have Celiac Disease it and it's such a strict diet! It would be great if I could scan a box for gluten/wheat.
Anyone else have Celiac Disease?
@ Sam
Sam, if you don' t like this site, then don't comment. Its not very helpful.
Kadence
No. But my brother is allergic to wheat/gluten. Its hard to find food for him.
My cousin has that. Sorry I spelled your name wrong.
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This is cool, but as kids if we don't have a alergy, I think we shouldn't go on a diet. I think it would be unheathy. But of course if you go on a diet thats fine with me
:) :)
The only reason I would get
The only reason I would get one of those is to prove to my mom that I can survive with eating anything. I am completely immune to food, unhealthy of healthy. But my mo doesn't believe me.
Cool!
Sounds like this could be helpful. It would probably be a lot better for you than going on a generic diet since it’s based on your own DNA.
I don't know if I need one.
I am pretty careful about what I eat and I know what I am allowed to eat.
Still,I have QUITE an appetite...