You are teaching a nutrition class in the local high school. One student tells you that he has heard that certain foods can increase the incidence of cancer
You respond, "Research has shown that certain foods appear to increase the risk of cancer." Which of the following menu selections would be the best choice for reducing the risks of cancer?
A) Smoked salmon and green beans
B) Pork chops and fried green tomatoes
C) Baked apricot chicken and steamed broccoli
D) Liver, onions, and steamed peas
Ans: C
Feedback: High-fiber foods; cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach; and carotenoids, such as apricots and peaches, appear to reduce cancer risk. Salt-cured foods, such as ham and processed luncheon meats, should be avoided. Options B and D are incorrect as they do not contain cruciferous vegetables.
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