Question

Choose the true statements about the relationship between nutrition and genetic information.

Multiple select question.

Nutrition really doesn't have an effect on gene expression.


An individual's nutritional status can affect their genetic makeup


An individual's genetic makeup can affect their nutritional status


Genes have little influence over the development of some nutritional diseases.

Answer 1

Based on current understanding of the relationship between nutrition and genetics, here are the true statements among the ones provided:

1. **An individual's genetic makeup can affect their nutritional status.**
- True. Genetic factors can influence how individuals metabolize nutrients, their food preferences, and their susceptibility to certain nutritional deficiencies or diseases.

2. **Genes have little influence over the development of some nutritional diseases.**
- This statement can be considered more nuanced. While it is true that environmental factors such as diet play a significant role in nutritional diseases, genetic predisposition can also contribute significantly. Therefore, this statement is generally not true as there can be influences from genes.

The other two statements are not true:

1. **Nutrition really doesn't have an effect on gene expression.**
- False. Nutrition can significantly impact gene expression through mechanisms such as epigenetics.

2. **An individual's nutritional status can affect their genetic makeup.**
- False. While nutrition can affect gene expression, it does not change the genetic code itself.

In summary, the only true statement from your options is that an individual's genetic makeup can affect their nutritional status.