The latest in the battle against obesity is some interesting research conducted by Aberystwyth University and Newcastle University, in which they have discovered that food substances, after being eaten and passing through the body, can leave chemical ‘signatures’ in the urine.
The researchers are developing a dipstick test (to be available within 5 years) which will make it possible to easily analyse a urine sample in the ‘outpatient’ setting of a G.P. surgery or nutritionist’s practice.
So, obese patients who are trying to lose weight will no longer be able to hide behind “I’m only eating salad – honestly” and get away with it, because Professor Draper (in charge of the study) is confident that eventually they will be able to test for almost all food ingredients.
My view is that there is a plus side to this ‘big brother’ test - those patients who genuinely *are* eating only salad and exercising properly but still cannot manage to lose weight, would be able to prove they were telling the truth and hopefully access further testing to find out what is wrong with their metabolism!
Tell us your views below in the comments section. Have you ever told fibs to your Doctor about what you have eaten? Or have you tried to get the medics to believe that you are genuinely sticking to your diet and exercise programme but without success? Let us know below.
