Nutrition/Twin Study - Visit 1

Today we were up and out at UCD at 7am for the first Study Visit. 

After meeting with the researchers we were brought to the Sports Science Building where a number of tests were carried out.  These included out Body Fat being tested in the Bod Pod.  Along with our weight and height being measured.  Our blood pressure was checked as well as blood samples being taken in order to do further testing on it.

We spent less than 3 minutes in the Bod Pod.  It is a little disconcerting as the air is being sucked out - you can feel pressure in your ears at some points but nothing to be alarmed about. Perhaps someone who suffers from claustrophobia wouldn't be too happy about sitting quietly in the pod but for us it was fine!

Here's all 5ft 6 of me getting measured.

Here's Amy giving blood - she doesn't look bothered at all!  It took the nurse awhile to find a vein as Amy's are so hidden and small.  

We were finished up in about an hour and a half and because we were fasting they gave us a snack to take away with us (apple juice, an orange and some biscuits).  We had been hoping that they would give us a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs!!!