Question 1

As opposed to monogenic diseases, diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease are _______________.

Accepted Answer

polygenic

Question 2

The production of RNA from DNA is accomplished by what process?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction 
B)  expression 
C)  subscription 
D)  transcription 
E)  translation 
A)  reduction 
B)  expression 
C)  subscription 
D)  transcription 
E)  translation D

Question 3

Identify the neurological disorder that occurs due to the deletion of sections of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome 
D)  Marfan syndrome 
E)  Angelman syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome 
D)  Marfan syndrome 
E)  Angelman syndrome E

Question 4

Mr. and Mrs. G are a married couple who are in their late 30s. They are referred by their physician to an outpatient nutritional counseling center that specializes in genetics. Both of them have been tested for several genetic conditions as they are at risk of developing various chronic diseases due to the familial predisposition. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.
-A diet high in which foods can potentially lower Mrs. G's risk of developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  red beets and apples 
B)  strawberries and kiwis 
C)  cauliflower and carrots 
D)  celery and onions 
E)  watermelon and pineapple 
A)  red beets and apples 
B)  strawberries and kiwis 
C)  cauliflower and carrots 
D)  celery and onions 
E)  watermelon and pineapple

Question 5

Which gene mutation is responsible for familial hypercholesterolemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol-generating gene 
B)  fatty acid assimilating gene 
C)  HDL receptor gene 
D)  VLDL receptor gene 
E)  LDL receptor gene 
A)  cholesterol-generating gene 
B)  fatty acid assimilating gene 
C)  HDL receptor gene 
D)  VLDL receptor gene 
E)  LDL receptor gene

Question 6

Discuss the sex chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

Of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, 22 are a

Question 7

Identify a common factor that is associated with metabolic syndrome and predisposition to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly acidic blood 
B)  highly alkaline blood 
C)  nutritional deprivation 
D)  poor digestion 
E)  a lack of excitatory neurotransmitters 
A)  highly acidic blood 
B)  highly alkaline blood 
C)  nutritional deprivation 
D)  poor digestion 
E)  a lack of excitatory neurotransmitters

Question 8

Epidemiological research has linked processed meats to increased risk of _______________ cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epidemiological research has linked processed meats to...

Question 9

A copy of a specific gene situated in a given locus on a chromosome is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  allele 
B)  codon 
C)  chromatin 
D)  intron 
E)  exon 
A)  allele 
B)  codon 
C)  chromatin 
D)  intron 
E)  exon

Question 10

Environmental factors play a critical role in regulating gene _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Environmental factors play a critical role in...

Question 11

Which of the following genes encodes the transcription factor that is involved in circadian regulation and SNPs in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  APOE gene 
B)  oncogene 
C)  MTHFR gene 
D)  CLOCK gene 
E)  tumor suppressor gene 
A)  APOE gene 
B)  oncogene 
C)  MTHFR gene 
D)  CLOCK gene 
E)  tumor suppressor gene

Question 12

The interaction of folate status and MTHFR genotype with _______________ appears to be of critical importance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The interaction of folate status and MTHFR...

Question 13

The recommendation of one diet intervention in response to one polymorphism is likely too complicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What type of cell does not contain nuclei?

Accepted Answer

A)  mature red blood cells 
B)  nerve cells 
C)  heart muscle cells 
D)  skeletal muscle cells 
E)  epithelium 
A)  mature red blood cells 
B)  nerve cells 
C)  heart muscle cells 
D)  skeletal muscle cells 
E)  epithelium

Question 15

_______________ have allowed for testing hundreds of thousands of SNPs throughout the genome to identify associations with specific traits.

Accepted Answer

Genome-wid

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the work of Gregor Mendel?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was the pioneer of the Human Genome Project. 
B)  He described the double-helical structure of DNA. 
C)  He discovered the laws of genetics in the year 1865. 
D)  He discovered that DNA is the genetic material in living beings. 
E)  He proposed the concept of the genetic code. 
A)  He was the pioneer of the Human Genome Project. 
B)  He described the double-helical structure of DNA. 
C)  He discovered the laws of genetics in the year 1865. 
D)  He discovered that DNA is the genetic material in living beings. 
E)  He proposed the concept of the genetic code.

Question 17

Discuss the epigenetic regulation of gene expression.

Accepted Answer

Gene expression is regulated in many way

Question 18

Colon cancer risk reduction in humans via intake of cruciferous vegetables is linked to glutathione S- transferase genotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The LIPOGAIN clinical trial has shown that a diet high in saturated fat:

Accepted Answer

A)  improved insulin sensitivity 
B)  improved glucose metabolism 
C)  reduced insulin synthesis 
D)  reduced insulin secretion 
E)  increased DNA methylation in adipose tissues 
A)  improved insulin sensitivity 
B)  improved glucose metabolism 
C)  reduced insulin synthesis 
D)  reduced insulin secretion 
E)  increased DNA methylation in adipose tissues

Question 20

Outline the differences between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics.

Accepted Answer

Nutrigenetics is the interaction between

Exam 10: Nutritional Genomics

As opposed to monogenic diseases, diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease are _______________.

The production of RNA from DNA is accomplished by what process?

Identify the neurological disorder that occurs due to the deletion of sections of chromosomes.

Which gene mutation is responsible for familial hypercholesterolemia?

Discuss the sex chromosomes.

Identify a common factor that is associated with metabolic syndrome and predisposition to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Epidemiological research has linked processed meats to increased risk of _______________ cancer.

A copy of a specific gene situated in a given locus on a chromosome is called a(n):

Environmental factors play a critical role in regulating gene _______________.

Which of the following genes encodes the transcription factor that is involved in circadian regulation and SNPs in humans?

The interaction of folate status and MTHFR genotype with _______________ appears to be of critical importance.

The recommendation of one diet intervention in response to one polymorphism is likely too complicated.

What type of cell does not contain nuclei?

_______________ have allowed for testing hundreds of thousands of SNPs throughout the genome to identify associations with specific traits.

Which of the following is true of the work of Gregor Mendel?

Discuss the epigenetic regulation of gene expression.

Colon cancer risk reduction in humans via intake of cruciferous vegetables is linked to glutathione S- transferase genotype.

The LIPOGAIN clinical trial has shown that a diet high in saturated fat:

Outline the differences between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics.

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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