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  1. What do the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... tested, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices (such as diet and exercise) also contribute to disease risk in ... taste and smell. The company may recommend specific diet or fitness programs, dietary supplements, skincare products, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcresults - Genetics
  2. What are complex or multifactorial disorders?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... with lifestyle and environmental factors, such as exercise, diet, or pollutant exposures. Conditions caused by many contributing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/complexdisorders - Genetics
  3. What is epigenetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... tissue. Environmental influences, such as a person’s diet and exposure to pollutants, can impact the epigenome. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/epigenome - Genetics
  4. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Additionally, lifestyle changes such as adopting a healthier diet, getting regular exercise, and quitting smoking help many ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  5. Is the probability of having twins determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... twins include the mother’s age, ethnic background, diet, body type, and number of other children. Assisted ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/twins - Genetics
  6. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... than will be a child with a poor diet, infectious diseases, or inadequate health care. Socioeconomic factors ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  7. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Michalsen A, Laviano A, Longo VD. Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for aging, diabetes, cancer, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics
  8. How are genetic conditions treated or managed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... that is missing. Limiting certain substances in the diet can help prevent the buildup of potentially toxic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/treatment - Genetics
  9. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop cancer?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of cancer. Many other factors, including sex, age, diet and exercise, ethnic background, a history of previous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtccancer - Genetics
  10. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop Alzheimer's disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... multiple genes, together with lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, all play a role in determining ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcalzheimer - Genetics