Eric smokes on the weekends, but not during the week. Which foods does he need to consume more frequently to meet his nutrient needs?

What will be an ideal response?


Eric needs to have more fresh fruits and vegetables on the weekend days when he smokes. Smoking increases the breakdown and elimination of vitamin C from the body.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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