Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Cancer is ranked #1 as a cause of death in the United States.
2. Approximately 80 percent of cancers may be related to controllable lifestyle factors.
3. Cruciferous vegetables, members of the mustard family, seem to have cancer-fighting properties.
4. Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage contain free radicals (plant chemicals) that stimulate liver enzymes to inactivate toxins, reducing cancer risk.
5. Cancer-protective phytochemicals in brightly colored plant foods neutralize viruses and strengthen the body's immune system.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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