New opinion article published in the TKS TeknoScienze Journal Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech.

The article by George Dedoussis and Maria Kafyra from the Harokopio University of Athens on behalf of the BETTER4U consortium highlights the need for more personalised approaches to preventing and treating obesity, an increasingly prevalent and complex global health issue.

Linking the information from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on obesity onset with environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle provides a way to personalise interventions. BETTER4U will implement this holistic approach with the help of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to create and test personalised recommendations for weight management in adults with overweight and obesity.

To learn more, read the full article available online here:

Dedoussis G, Kafyra M. Personalised interventions linking genetics and lifestyle to address obesity. Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech. 2024;35(2). digital.teknoscienze.com/agrofood_industry_hi_tech_35_2_2024/column_-_consumer_perspective_personalised_interventions_linking_genetics_and_lifestyle_to_address_obesity