CNGS Exam Content
Domain I: Foundations of Genetics & Genomics (20%)
- DNA and genes
- Introduction to genetics
- Regulation of gene expression
- Introduction to clinically important DNA variations
- Research in genetics and genomics
Domain II: Practice Landscape of Nutritional Genomics (15%)
- Definitions and key concepts
- Genomic assessment: Integrating laboratory testing
- Genomic assessment: Tools, technologies and services for nutrigenomics testing
- Benefits, limitations and social challenges of nutritional genomics in practice
Domain III: Nutritional Genomics: Responses to Macronutrients & Dietary Patterns (20%)
- Dietary fats
- Dietary protein
- Dietary carbohydrates
- Gene-dietary pattern interactions
Domain IV: Nutritional Genomics: Responses to Micronutrients & Food Bioactives (25%)
- Genetic variation and fat-soluble vitamins
- Genetic variation and water-soluble vitamins
- Genetic variation and minerals
- Genetic variation and food bioactives & xenobiotics
Domain V: Nutritional Genomics: Impact of Genetic Variants on Food Intake, Fitness & Sleep, and Behavior Modification (20%)
- Taste perception, food preferences & eating behaviors
- Fitness and sleep
- Behavior modification