Fiber-rich foods are thought to inhibit cancer development because they

a. activate enzymes capable of destroying carcinogens.
b. accelerate lower GI transit.
c. contain tryptophan.
d. decrease the risk of obesity.


b

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A. education B. evaluation C. editing D. electronic E. etiology

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Interpret the RQ value. What does it indicate?

What will be an ideal response?

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Epidemiologists conducting a study in a rural village in Italy have calculated a relative risk of 0.5 for developing heart disease by consuming olive daily. This indicates ________.

A. olive oil consumption may cut heart disease risk by half B. olive oil consumption increases heart disease risk by 50% C. 50% of the population in this village has diabetes and osteoporosis D. half of the population in this village suffers from heart diseases

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A _____ is a compound found in animal-based foods that likely benefits human health beyond the provision of essential nutrients and energy

A) vitamin B) phytochemical C) mineral D) zoochemical

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