Mr. and Mrs. G come into an outpatient nutrition counseling center due to referral from their genetic physician. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer in her family on both her mother's and father's sides. Should Mrs. G decide to supplement
with the above nutrient, she should be cautioned that in those with her SNP plus an additional SNP (which she may have), high intakes are associated with higher risk for:
a. cardiovascular disease.
b. diabetes.
c. breast cancer.
d. obesity.
c
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A) histamine B) tyramine C) antibodies D) anaphylaxis E) monosodium glutamate
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Hemodialysis b. CCPD c. Stage 4 chronic kidney disease d. CAPD
It is predicted that there are a few hundred _______________ genes in humans.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).