Your best friend recently told you that her grandmother died from cancer. Now your friend is asking you what she should do to reduce her risk of cancer. What is your advice? Include a discussion of aspects that are within her control and those that are not.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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When using starches for thickening pie fillings

a. the process begins by slowly stirring warm liquid into the starch until both ingredients are thoroughly mixed into a paste. b. the starch paste is combined with an acid and then combined with the fruit where it will be heated in the pie during baking. c. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will rupture and the starch will lose its thickening power and may even become thin again. d. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will thicken excessively and the resulting filling will be very viscous.

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Like protein and carbohydrate, alcohol supplies four kilocalories per gram

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are having whole-grain cereal for breakfast. You want to increase your absorption of the iron in the cereal. What should you consume with the cereal?

A. milk B. cheese C. orange juice D. soda

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The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____

a. glucose b. fatty acids c. proteins d. cholesterol e. fiber

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