Increased intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated
with a decreased risk of certain chronic diseases. What
vitamin is abundant in fruits and vegetables that may explain
this association, and how is it proposed to have these effects?
Vitamin C is abundant in fruits and vegetables and is a potent
antioxidant that may provide protection against chronic
diseases.
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When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?
a) How many people authored the study report b) How the study was funded c) The design of the study d) What type of literature the study was published in
Severe protein and calorie deficiency early in life leads to _____
a. low intelligence b. social passivity c. poor kidney function d. low intelligence and social passivity e. social aggressiveness and cardiac problems
Which of the following is stored within the nucleus of the cell and acts as a code book for synthesizing specific proteins?
A. RNA B. Amino acids C. Ribosomes D. DNA