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Genetics and Nutrition
For some dietitians, genetics may seem to be far removed from nutrition. As a dietitian what do you need to know about genetics? Success in understanding the genetic basis of health and disease can strengthen the effectiveness of your nutrition advice. If you think about the reasons behind the failure of a dietary plan to support weight loss, decrease LDL cholesterol levels, or reduce high blood pressure, it may have little to do with your ability to teach or with your