Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Exercise protects against skin cancer by speeding potentially harmful substances through the digestive tract.
2. In a meal consisting of fried chicken, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, and a biscuit, the food that can reduce cancer risk is corn.
3. Natural plant substances that neutralize free radicals and strengthen the body's immune system are called phytochemicals.
4. Hot dogs, bacon, and luncheon meats contain the preservative nitrate, which is broken down by the body into a carcinogen.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE

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