08 Apr 2015 --- When the human genome was released in 2003, the Institute for the Future, in Palo Alto, USA, said, “about one third of American adults are likely to make at least some decisions based on a knowledge of personalized nutrition by 2010.” Five years on it is clear this has not happened, but recent results from a scientific study by researchers from the European Food4Me project show personalised nutrition works and is more effective to improve a person’s health compared to someone who just receives general, population-based eating recommendations.