In the United States, low intake of selenium may be associated with increased risk of
a. cancer.
b. osteoporosis.
c. hypertension.
d. type 2 diabetes.
A
Low intakes of selenium may be associated with increased risk of cancer because selenium func-tions as an antioxidant which protects cells from damage. Selenium is not associated with risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, or type 2 diabetes.
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