The study of diet- and nutrient-related functions and interactions of genes and their affects on health and disease is called:
a. genomics.
b. nutrigenomics.
c. DNA blueprinting.
d. DNA fingerprinting.
b
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The glycemic index is a rating system that
A. allows one to compare the glycemic response elicited by different foods. B. is based on comparing the glycemic response of a certain food to a standard response based on 300 g of glucose. C. takes normal portion sizes of foods into account. D. is based on subjective information about how a person feels after consuming a certain food.
In all cases of diabetes, the central problem is _____
a. hypoglycemia b. inadequate vitamin D intake c. hardening of the arteries d. a sedentary lifestyle e. elevated blood glucose levels
________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.
A. Healthy life span expectancy B. Longevity C. Life expectancy D. Life span
One of the best ways to check for oils high in saturated fats in packaged foods is to
A. check the ingredient label. B. call the manufacturer. C. look the food up online. D. ask a friend.