Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia
in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.In addition to advice on specific nutrients and foods, what should the registered dietician tell Mrs. G to avoid or limit in order to lower her risk of this specific polymorphism?
a. physical exercise
b. alcohol
c. polyunsaturated fat
d. fructose
e. sucrose
b
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