Author Question: Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling ... (Read 52 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

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.Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he has a variation in the gene code for apolipoprotein E, which puts him at higher risk for:
a. hyperlipidemia
b. cystic fibrosis
c. prostate cancer
d. diabetes
e. Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

_______________ are chemical mediators produced by the body that contribute to the development of asthma.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word