Early Obesity Risk DNA Test
Build Confidence with Tailored Weight Management
Find out how DNA plays a role in your child’s risk of obesity, so you can tackle the issue head on with personalized nutrition and physical activity.
$249.00
- Test as early as 6 weeks
- Non-invasive sample collection
- 100% private and confidential online results
What you get with the Childhood Obesity Risk DNA Test
Eating Habits Insights
Genetic insights on your child’s eating habits to help you with scheduling snacks and meals
Reports Include:
- Snaking
- Food Disinhibition
- Hunger
- Satiety
Weight Loss Response to Exercise
Uncover if your child’s DNA influences his/her ability to manage a healthy weight with exercise
Reports Include:
- Exercise Motivation
- BMI and Physical Exercise
- Fat Breakdown Response to Exercise
Dietary Response Insights
- Sensitivity to Saturated Fats
- Fatty Acid Uptake
- Starch Digestion
Metabolic Response to Weight
Discover more about other factors influencing your child’s ability to maintain a healthy weight
Reports Include:
- Adiponectin Levels
- Metabolic Circadian Rhythms
Remedy the Risk
Genetic makeup plays a role in the development of obesity. Being overweight increases the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and liver disease in both children and adults.
Take action early on by establishing a healthy diet and exercise routine to counteract your child’s genetic risk of obesity.
Remedy the Risk
Genetic makeup plays a role in the development of obesity. Being overweight increases the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and liver disease in both children and adults.
Take action early on by establishing a healthy diet and exercise routine to counteract your child’s genetic risk of obesity.
Break Bad Habits
Healthy eating habits are an essential part of managing obesity risk because when the a child takes in more energy than the body needs it leads to weight gain.
Eating habits influenced by DNA changes
- Excessing snacking
- Overeating
- Constant feelings of hunger
- Inability to feel full
Be on the Go
Most children are naturally active. But our motivation to exercise and how the body responds to exercise is influenced by genetics.
Physical activity is one proven way to maintain a healthy balance between energy intake and energy expenditure. Understand your child’s genetic makeup, so you can take a proactive role in making sure your child stays active.
How it works
Step 1: Order Kit
You can order Early Childhood DNA kits online. Chose from DNA Learning, DNA Nutrition, DNA Athletics and DNA Obesity Risk.
Step 2: Collect & Mail the DNA Sample
Collect your child’s DNA sample using painless mouth swabs. No blood, no needles, and no doctors appointment required. Register the kit online and mail the DNA back to the laboratory for testing in the return envelope provided in the kit.
Step 3: View Results
Receive results by email, mail or view online. DNA testing begins as soon as the samples arrive in the lab and you will receive and email notification as soon as your report is ready.
FAQ's
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this test.
No, there is no age limit for testing. All Early Childhood tests can be performed on children of any age, even newborns. The legal guardian has to sign the DNA testing consent form.
DNA is collected by rubbing a brush gently on the inside of your child’s mouth against the cheek for 15 seconds. This collection process is safe and painless.
All test kits are stored at room temperature before and after collecting your child’s DNA samples. Test kits can be stored indefinitely prior to sample collection. But once used, test kits should be returned for testing within 3 months after collection.
Prenatal DNA testing involves more extensive sample collection procedure. SuperGene DNA mouth swab kits can not be used for prenatal testing without a physicians appointment.
If you choose to perform prenatal testing using a CVS (chorionic villus sampling) or an amniotic fluid sample, the first step is to arrange an appointment for amniocentesis or CVS with your physician. Once the appointment is confirmed, please let us know and we will help you initiate a file and send the collection kit directly to your physician.
If you are unable to have a prenatal sample collected, the DNA testing can still be performed on the day of birth using a mouth swab kit.
The Early Childhood test kits include DNA collection instructions, a DNA Test Requisition Form and mouth swabs for one child.
The Eearly Childhood DNA collection kits can be shipped to any country in the world.
Yes, your results are 100% confidential. No one will be able to access your account or your results unless you give them you confidential account login. You can change the password to your account at anytime. Please remember to protect your login information and not share it with anyone.
No, your child’s diet does not affect his or her DNA. Aside from no food and drink for just 15 minutes before collecting your child’s DNAs sample, there are no restrictions on his or her dietary intake.