HDE 103 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Low Birth Weight, Zip Code
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Developmental origins, epigenetics, & equity: moving upstream. Downward activities help some, but we also need to do upward activities (prevention) Risks of diseases is determined by environmental conditions before pregnancy through the first 1000 days following conception up to about age 2. During this time, risk for compromised cognitive function & significant mental health issues is also established. Process by which our genes respond to environmental cues. Epi - being above the usual regulation of the genes. But the biological switches that turn genes on & off do. These regulatory commands can be passed down from generation to generation. James marks - senior vice president of robert wood johnson foundation. When it comes to your health, your zip code may be more important than your genetic code . Epigenetics can explain how the environment creates biological changes. We can try to improve environments in order to change our biology for future generations.
