Fruits and vegetables contain some specific chemicals that help prevent cancer, known as
a. phytosterols.
b. vitamins.
c. antineoplastics.
d. phytochemicals.
D
Fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals that help prevent cancer. They have antineoplastic qualities, but this is not what they are called. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, but not all vitamins help prevent cancer. Phytosterols are found in plant oils and help lower blood choles-terol level.
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