List five ways to reduce your risk of developing cancer
What will be an ideal response
(1) Diet - Reduce consumption of salt-cured, smoked, nitrite-cured, and high-fat foods. Increase consumption of
foods containing antioxidants (e.g., vitamins A, E, and .C
and fiber. (2) Alcohol - Reduce consumption of alcohol. (3) Tobacco - Do not smoke or use chewing tobacco. If you
currently use tobacco, stop smoking or chewing. Limit your exposure to secondhand smoke whenever possible. (4)
Physical inactivity - Exercise regularly. Regular exercise is linked to reduced cancer risk. (5) Ultraviolet light - Limit
sun exposure, and do not use tanning salons. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 to reduce your ultraviolet exposure.
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a. total parenteral nutrition b. continuous enteral tube feedings c. increasing protein to 1.5 grams per kilogram d. administering oral hydrolyzed formulas with medium-chain triglycerides
Which of the following is a belief held by some health care professionals about prebiotic foods?
A) Prebiotic foods provide a powerful defense against disease-causing bacteria. B) Prebiotic foods include fermented foods such as yogurt and some soy products. C) Prebiotic foods contain live microorganisms that are beneficial in the body. D) Prebiotic foods are recommended for people suffering from celiac disease.
Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents that are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad is experiencing depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer their questions to see if we can help them. To
reduce the risk of macular degeneration, Juan and Rosa should: a. eat a diet rich in low-fat dairy such as 1% milk. b. eat foods rich in beta-carotene such as cantaloupe. c. eat foods high in protein but low in saturated fat such as salmon. d. choose foods high in vitamin B12 such as steak.
Where do plant cells store starch?
A. in the starch granule B. in the starch bran C. in the starch mitochondria D. in the starch seeds