Genetic engineering of broccoli to increase the selenium content has inadvertently lowered the content of
a. fiber, an indigestible carbohydrate.
b. vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxidant.
c. sulforaphane, an anticancer phytochemical.
d. chlorophyll, a magnesium-containing substance.
e. vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant.
ANS: C
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The BRFSS is the government
A) agency that protects the health and safety of the American people. B) agency that conducts medical research in the United States. C) survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chronic diseases. D) survey that tracks nutrition education programs in the United States.