#$%^&*AU2011213866B220120802.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method for preparing a food composition for animals comprising (a) accessing at least one database that comprises a first data set relating functional genomic profile of a biofluid or tissue sample from an animal to physiological condition and optionally genotype of the animal; (b) accessing at least one database that comprises a second data set relating to effects of bioactive dietary components on functional genomic profile; (c) by use of an algorithm drawing on these data sets, processing input data defining physiological condition and optionally genotype of a subpopulation of animals to derive a nutritional formula promoting wellness of one or more animals of the subpopulation; and (d) preparing a food composition based on the nutritional formula.1/3 12 . ...... ... ... .... ... .. 1 .. ...... .. ..... ... .. .. l'....'.. 2 5 32 .. ... .. . . . . .. ... .. ..... .. . ... .. 331 3 4 ... . .... 23 15 14 21 22 26 Figure I