A nutritionist advertises that she includes gene counseling in her services. She has clients submit a sample for genotyping certain disease-related genes. Based on current genomics technology and understanding, what is the problem with this service?
a. Depending on the tissue source, the genes of interest may not be present.
b. The technology is only available for identification and treatment of cardiovascular disease risk.
c. As genomic imprinting occurs at conception, diet counseling cannot influence the risk of certain diseases.
d. The nutrition advice provided will most likely not differ from general dietary recommendations.
d
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a. loss of muscle mass. b. a vitamin deficiency. c. bone loss. d. malnutrition associated with aging.
List the steps of determining the nutrition prescription
Most frozen yogurt
A. is high in fat. B. has more calories than ice cream. C. contains no live yogurt cultures. D. All of these are correct.
What practical suggestions might you make to anyone wanting to increase his/her energy expenditure?