Implementing a Plan for Success

Personalized nutrition advice goes beyond the general dietary guidelines for a population and hones in on the needs of an individual. Body composition determination can provide information on total energy needs, lean body mass, protein requirement, deviation from healthy body fat, and a personalized target weight. The diet can be analyzed at three levels: (1) the overall caloric content and macronutrient profile (ie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat composition); (2) the vitamin and micronutrient adequacy for prevention of deficiency diseases; and (3) the adequacy of vitamin and mineral intake from a combination of foods and supplements for optimized nutrition.

The science of optimized nutrition and personalized nutritional advice is still evolving. The new field of gene-nutrient interaction drawing from basic science and studies of populations is in its infancy, and efforts to improve the science and its application to personalization of nutrition advice are underway.

In the meantime, it is critical to focus on the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise. While the relationships between diet and exercise and cellular processes within the prostate gland are not yet fully established, it is clear that antioxidants found in many foods can play a role in protecting against cancer cell growth while substances that promote inflammation and oxidation can stimulate prostate cancer cell growth. In addition, the overall status of your diet and exercise can affect the development of other diseases that are common among older men with prostate cancer, including heart disease and diabetes.

Building Strong Muscles

Restoring a Healthful Caloric Balance