Macronutrient content and characteristics of the dietary interventions
The 5-minute test measures biological markers in urine created by the breakdown of foods such as red meat, chicken, fish and fruit and vegetables. The analysis, developed by researchers from Imperial College London, Newcastle University and Aberystwyth University, also gives an indication of how much fat, sugar, fibre and protein a person has eaten. Although the work is at an early stage, the team hope that with future development the test will be able to track patients’ diets. It could even be used in weight loss programs to monitor food intake.
Evidence suggests people inaccurately record their own diets, and under-report unhealthy food while over-reporting fruit and vegetable intake – and that the likelihood of inacc...
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