Phytochemicals in foods may reduce the risk of certain diseases by
A) their antioxidant activity.
B) altering the structure of proteins in liver and kidney tissue.
C) stimulating the excretion of carcinogens and toxic cofactors.
D) increasing the production of intestinal and pancreatic enzymes.
Ans: A) their antioxidant activity.
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