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Beautiful Question
Project
Kate Paulhardt
April 27, 2013
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Is our health status predetermined at birth or do
we influence it
throughout our lives?
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Hint:
There will be audio attached
throughout this
presentation. Double click
on the microphone to hear
audio. If you can not hear
the audio, I have attached
the links separately in my
sakai post.
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Why I chose my question…
Audio Clip #1
Let’s look at the question from
two different angles…
S Scientific Rationale
S Resources:
S Article
S Video Link
S Personal Response and
Lifestyle Choices
S Resources:
S Personal Interview
S 4 interviews
Science
Genetics
S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVk0twJYL6Y
S Let’s start by learning the basics of Genetics!
Scientific research has proven that
DNA plays a role in an individual's
health status. Genes are passed
down through generations and
influence certain disorders or traits.
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“Why your DNA isn’t your
Destiny”
S The article discuses why DNA is not the only determinant
when looking at an individual’s health care status.
S The environment affects how genes are expressed
S An example of this is obesity. A child could have the gene for
obesity, but lifestyle choices will affect how it is expressed. If
the individual chooses to consume a large amount of junk
food, then the gene will be more strongly expressed. If the
individual chooses to consume more nutritious foods, then the
gene will be expressed in a weaker or nonexistent manor.
S Lifestyle choices determine if the individual’s gene is expressed
in a positive manor or a negative manor.
“Why your DNA isn’t your
Destiny”
S “It is through epigenetic marks that environmental factors like
diet, stress and prenatal nutrition can make an imprint on genes
that is passed from one generation to the next (Cloud, 2010)”.
S “Epigenetics isn't evolution. It doesn't change DNA. Epigenetic
changes represent a biological response to an environmental
stressor. That response can be inherited through many generations
via epigenetic marks, but if you remove the environmental
pressure, the epigenetic marks will eventually fade (Cloud, 2010)”.
“Why your DNA isn’t your
Destiny”
S http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952
313,00.html
S Click the link above to see the full article
Can science answer the
“Beautiful Question”?
S If DNA is not the only determinant of
an individual’s health status, then
health status can not be determined at
birth. There are other factors that
influence the body and their genetic
expression.
S After looking at the article, you could
say there is no answer to the “Beautiful
Question”. An individual’s DNA is
determined at birth, but is also
influenced by lifestyle choices and
modifications.
Can lifestyle modifications
impact genetic expression?
S Lifestyle modifications are proven to effect an individual’s
health status (Ritter, Vetter & Sarwer, 2012).
S Modifications such as exercising and eating right can
influence the genetic expression.
S Individual’s with the obesity genome are more prone to
become overweight, but lifestyle choices determine how the
genome is expressed.
Interview
Now let’s look at some personal
responses and experiences!
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Interview Questions
S Listed below are the questions that will be asked throughout the
interview:
1.
Is our health status pre-determined at birth or do we influence it
throughout our lives?
2.
How aware of your family medical history are you?
3.
If you are/are not aware, why?
4.
Do they think your grandparents health has an impact on your
health today and over next ten years?
5.
If you knew this info, would it impact your choices today?
Predicted Outcomes
Audio Clip #2
My Interview
Audio Clip #3
Alexis’s Interview
Audio Clip #4
Zach’s Interview
Audio Clip #5
Shannon’s Interview
Audio Clip #6
Danielle’s Interview
Audio Clip #7
Analyzing the Interviews
Audio Clip #8
Personal Reflection on
my “Beautiful Question”
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A little bit about me…
S My father has Type One Diabetes
S Does this mean I will be diagnosed with Diabetes?
S Do genes determine my prognosis or do other
factors contribute?
My Opinion
Audio Clip #9
My Opinion
S Different lifestyle choices are influential factors when
determining an individual’s health status.
S One could say that they are overweight, because their
parents are. The truth is that their parents are a genetic
influence, but the individuals diet habits and exercise are
also key influential factors.
S Knowledge of one’s family history does not always
influence daily lifestyle modifications.
S At a young age, people do not consider their grandparent’s
health to be relevant. Because of the age difference, young
adults see their grandparents problems as “being old”.
Did I find an answer that
satisfies me?
S Overall, I would say I am satisfied with my conclusion
that I have come to after working on the project. I used
multiple different resources to define the question and
support my answer.
S There is no right or wrong answer to the question, but I
have formed my personal opinion and response based
on my research and interviews.
Future
In the future, I would like to
continue to research this
topic through interviews and
scientific research. As
technology progresses, our
knowledge of genes and
their effect on the body will
grow. I would also like to
expand my interview
population to different
cultures around the world.
This leads me to my next
question for another day,
“How does culture impact
an individual’s health care
status?”
References
Brophy, S. (2013, April 15). Interview by K.L. Paulhardt [].
Beautiful question.
Chauvette, A. (2013, April 15). Interview by K.L. Paulhardt [].
Beautiful question.
Cloud, J. (2010, January 06). Why your dna isn't your destiny.
TIME, Retrieved from
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952
313,00.html
Galvin, K. M., & Liu, E. (n.d.). Dna of a family: Testing social
bonds and genetic ties. (2013). American Journal of Bioethics,
13(3), Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com.helin.uri.edu
References
Gene Screen, B. (Producer) (2011). 18 things you should know about
genetics [Web]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVk0twJYL6Y
Paulhardt, K. L. (Performer) (2013, April 19). Beautiful question.
Personal Interview & Opinion. [Audio podcast].
Proulx, D. (2013, April 15). Interview by K.L. Paulhardt []. Beautiful
question.
Ritter, S., Vetter, M. L., & Sarwer, D. B. (n.d.). Lifestyle
modifications and surgical options in the treatment of patients
with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. (2012). Postgraduate
Medicine, 124(4), 168-180. Retrieved from
www.ebscohost.com.helin.uri.edu
Smith, Z. (2013, April 15). Interview by K.L. Paulhardt []. Beautiful
question.