The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they
a. are high in fiber. b. are low in fat.
c. contain phytochemicals. d. support the immune system.
c
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A consequence of the nephrotic syndrome is the loss of plasma proteins in the urine, which contributes to ____
A) an increased risk of blood clotting B) a fluid shift from interstitial spaces to blood plasma C) an increased risk of vitamin D toxicity D) anemia
One of the greatest challenges for the RD in the emerging field of nutrigenomics is:
a. phenotyping an individual. b. mapping the genome. c. individualizing diets and counseling. d. deciding which chronic diseases to target.
How is fiber thought to exert an influence over cancer of the colon?
What will be an ideal response?
What factor contributes most to dieting behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, and clinical eating disorders?
a. peer pressure b. family pressure c. body dissatisfaction d. high self-esteem e. genetics