Which of the following statements describes a connection between nutrition and cataract formation?
a. Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts.
b. Adequate intakes of vitamin K and folate seem to delay the onset of cataract formation.
c. Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts.
d. Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts.
e. Antioxidant supplements appear to prevent cataracts.
Answer: D
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