The Study of How Nutrients and Genes Interact and How

question 32

Multiple Choice

The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:

• A) epigenetics.
• B) nutrigenetics.
• C) genetics
• D) alimentation genetics.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning in the realm of behavioral psychology.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct by an individual or group that are considered harmful or inappropriate within a specific context or society.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior is increased through rewards or decreased through punishment.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing.