Nutrition is a broad field that involves the foods you consume, the nutrient content of those foods, and how those foods and the
ir nutrients affect your health and wellness. Health effects can include how you feel on a daily basis, as well as your risk for certain diseases in the future. Choose the option below that does not describe the science of nutrition.
A. Many studies have been conducted on the association between certain types of cancer and diet and, therefore, these links are well-understood.
B. Matters surrounding global food supply and food production are integral parts of the study of nutrition.
C. Nutrition science involves the study of the digestion and absorption of food.
D. Recent focus in nutrition science has shifted to the prevention of conditions like heart disease and diabetes
The correct option that does not describe the science of nutrition would be <u>that many studies have been conducted on the association between certain types of cancer and diet and, therefore, these links are well-understood</u>.
<em>While truly indeed many studies have been conducted linking certain types of cancer and diet, scientists are far from understanding the link between diets and cancer. While some degrees of understanding exists, it is not 100% certain that there is a cause-effect relationship between these two factors, and a large percentage of cases of cancer are caused by factors that cannot be controlled.</em>
Have you ever done a Punnett Square? This question forces you to make one. If your cross a homozygous type A (AA) and homozygous type O (OO) you should get 100% AO. Understanding genetics, an AO gene means a type A blood. Therefore, it's 100% type A blood (AO).
