Briefly discuss the connection between folate intake and cancer risk.

What will be an ideal response?


Low intakes of folate have a long association with cancer risk, including cancer of the colon, and this risk appears to escalate in the presence of high alcohol intake. It is also possible that high folate intake and consequent hypermethylation of tumor suppressors could increase cancer risk.

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A) is required in all types of bottled water. B) is not recommended for adults. C) is not recommended for children. D) helps people of all ages maintain bone health and reduce tooth decay.

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Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI ____ percentile on the CDC growth chart

a. above the 50th b. above the 75th c. above the 85th d. above the 95th

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Cells can best be described as:

a. building blocks of the body. b. the basis of the body's design. c. self-contained living entities. d. the vital components of foods.

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How safe are nonnutritive sweeteners?

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