Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Challenges

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the challenges facing the field of nutrigenomics?

• A) Scientists do not know the functions of non-coding regions of DNA that may influence human health.
• B) Scientists have not been able to identify any mechanisms by which diet might contribute to disease.
• C) Turning genes on or off may prompt different effects in different body cells and systems.
• D) Age, gender, and lifestyle must also be taken into account in how foods interact with genes.

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