Which of the following statements regarding gastric cancer is true?
A. "There is no genetic basis for developing gastric cancer."
B. "Metastasis of this cancer occurs through the blood system."
C. "Gastric cancer is associated with salted or pickled and salted foods."
D. "Gastric cancer can be avoided by a diet high in vegetables and vitamin C."
C
Gastric cancer is correlated with the ingestion of salted, pickled foods and nitrates. In addition, there is evidence that the disease may have a genetic basis.
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