Multiple Choice
Catherine is a college senior who is taking a health and nutrition course.The class is studying family health history.After completing her family health history project,Catherine realizes that she has a family history of breast cancer and obesity.Catherine wants to continue to study and learn how she can reduce her risk of certain diseases through lifestyle changes.
- What should Catherine do to decrease her chances of developing gene-related diseases?
A) Nothing,she can't change her genotype.
B) Talk to her doctor about having her genetic profile mapped and then altered accordingly.
C) Increase her physical activity and vegetable intake and avoid harmful environmental factors.
D) Talk to a genetic therapist.
E) Try vitamin and mineral supplements.
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