The specific term for agents that can cause cancer is

A. free radicals.
B. tumors.
C. carcinogens.
D. mutations.


Answer: C

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a. chicken (3 oz) b. rye bread (1 slice) c. fish (3 oz) d. prune juice (1 cup) e. peas (½ cup)

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Which of the following statements about WIC is false?

A. WIC participants can receive breastfeeding support B. WIC participants can receive nutrition education C. WIC recipients include low-income pregnant or postpartum women as well as children up to 2 years of age who are at nutritional risk D. WIC participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase approved food items

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A high-quality pregnancy diet would least likely include _____.

A. foods containing little or no salt B. foods containing folic acid C. nine cups of fluid every day D. all essential nutrients at recommended levels E. foods containing sufficient fiber

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