Science Lesson 5

Question 1

___________________________ is the study of how genes are turned on or off.

Answer 1

Epigenetics

Question 2

Nutrient needs vary from person to person and are based on a number of factors including:

Answer 2

Genes Level of physical activity Climate Metabolic rate

Question 3

________________________ is the study of how genes and nutrients interact at the molecular level, in other words, how what you eat influences who you are.

Answer 3

Nutrigenomics

Question 4

True or False: People are doomed by the genes they are given, knowing that there is little that can be done to change genetic expression.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Genes can account for _______ percent of any given disease.

Answer 5

10-50

Question 6

True or False: Consuming enough calories ensures proper nutrition.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Which of the following people are NOT at risk for malnutrition?

Answer 7

Those with higher levels of education

Question 8

All of the following are signs of malnutrition EXCEPT:

Answer 8

Full, bright hair

Question 9

This nutrient supplies energy, regulates blood pressure, and protects the heart and blood vessels from oxidative stress.

Answer 9

Coenzyme Q10

Question 10

________________________ is associated with weight gain and fatigue.

Answer 10

Hypothyroidism

Question 11

True or False: An energy imbalance occurs when you eat fewer or more calories than you expend.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The digestive system has 3 primary functions including: digestion, absorption, and ______________________.

Answer 12

Elimination

Question 13

All of the following are causes of digestive disorders EXCEPT:

Answer 13

Probiotics

Question 14

This digestive condition affects approximately 15% of adults with the most common symptoms including bloating, pain, changes in bowel habits and gas.

Answer 14

IBS

Question 15

IBS-M is:

Answer 15

IBS with alternating constipation and diarrhea

Question 16

All of the following are causes of leaky gut EXCEPT:

Answer 16

Hormone imbalances

Question 17

Ideally a person should have at least ________ bowel movement(s) daily for proper elimination, detoxification and comfort.

Answer 17

1

Question 18

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is most likely the result of ______________________________________.

Answer 18

Too little stomach acid and Weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter

Question 19

H. pylori:

Answer 19

Can be transmitted via water, food, body fluids utensils, or bodily fluids from an infected individual.

Question 20

This inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by ulcers that cause severe abdominal pain, loss of appetite, chronic diarrhea, fever, and fatigue.

Answer 20

Crohn’s Disease