Question 1

what are genetic diseases for jews?

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Many: The genetics of ashkenazi jews have been particularly well-studied, resulting in the discovery of many genetic disorders that are associated with this ethnic group. There are man but some are tay–sachs disease
lipid transport diseases
familial dysautonomia.

Question 2

how come only jews get tay sachs?

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Heredity: Jews were isolated in communities in eastern europe when they were forbidden to mix with the rest of the populace.  At some time about 300-400 years ago, a mutation occurred which led to tay sachs in that community.  Since outmixture was not common, the gene stayed in that population and since it was recessive, it could propogate. Jews of that origin can marry and the disease shows up.

Question 3

why do jews have tay-sachs disease?

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Not known why: It is known to have prevalence in ashkenazi jews approximately 1 in 25 jews are carriers of tay sachs disease which make this population particularly susceptible.1 in250 people are carriers. In the general population.Some explanations are attributed to genetic drift, the founder effect which occurs when a population is started de a very small number of individuals.

Question 4

if you were half black half jew, would you have the same chances of getting tay sachs?

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Unlikely: The condition requires the coming together of two carrier parents for the gene.  The black side of this relationship almost never would have the tay sachs - anymore than the white side would be a carrier for sickle cell.

Question 5

is it common for inbred groups like ashkenazi jews and the amish to have hereditary problems?

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Yes: Many hereditary problems are due to the coming together of two parent 'carriers' of a recessive trait, those traits are more common in those groups due to the closer relationship genetically of these people.

Question 6

no one on family has any type of cancer except one great aunt breast cancer @ 71 i am ashkenazic jew should i get brca test?

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What will do with: the result? Given your family history, you are not likely to have BRCA gene. However, before getting tested, you need to ask yourself, what will you do with the results? Will you get bilateral mastectomy if it is positive? 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 7

what a good diet?

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Calories and portion: The key to losing weight effectively is taking in fewer calories than you can burn. This results in weight loss.  Women should restrict their calorie intake to 1200 a day. Men should restrict their calorie intake to 1500 a day.  Portion control is essential. An easy way to understand portion control is to look on the back of any nutritional label.  One serving size is always listed on the label.

Question 8

what the best diet?

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Depends: It's a numbers game and a genetics thing. Overall the ornish or zone diet. But you need to know how many calories you burn everyday and how many u consume. You want to burn more than you eat. However, some people won't lose wt bec of hormone imbalances or lack of muscles. Diet alone will not work you must exercise and wt train.

Question 9

whats the best diet?

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Diet?: There is no best diet.  No restrictive plan ever works long term.  A "diet" usually means that the patient is going to go off of the "diet" when they have lost the weight.  Guess what happens then?  You go back to the foods you gave up...And you gain the weight back.
Most patients then feel like failures, and it's not their fault! reducing
food portions, exercise, support for change will help.

Question 10

can kids go on diets?

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Yes: Excess weight is a common problem in children.  They frequently follow the example of their parents who are often overweight as well.  Children can go on diets and should be encouraged to do so  if they are obviously gaining weight.  Enlist the aid of your pediatrician and a good nutritionist.

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