What is the potential nutrition benefit of each of us being able to inexpensively and non-invasively find out our personal genetic make-up?
Once we knew our personal genetic make-up, we could have dietary recommendations about specific amounts of foods, nutrients, supplements, and exercise to best help us prevent illness. For example, if your genes suggest that your risk for heart disease is high, your list of recommendations would likely stress a diet low in saturated fat, trans fatty acids, and sodium but high in other, cardio-protective foods. Alternatively, if you were found to be at very low risk for cardiovascular disease, you may not have to be as concerned about these nutrients. In other words, you would receive a personalized dietary prescription.
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Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are
A. type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. B. type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. C. type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. D. type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.
Another name for reverse anorexia is ____
A) bulimia B) muscle dysmorphia C) overeating D) anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type
During adulthood, nutrients are used primarily ________.
A. for anabolic conditioning B. for storage purposes C. to support physical growth D. to maintain the body
Which of the following levels of blood glucose indicates a positive test for IGT in an individual who has been given an oral glucose tolerance test?
a. 140-199 mg/dL b. 100-125 mg/dL c. 70-110 mg/dL d. 115-140 mg/dL