What are "free radicals"?
a. Chemicals in some animal foods thought to promote certain cancers
b. Dietary supplements that reduce the risk of skin cancer
c. Toxic compounds created in the body that may contribute to certain chronic diseases
d. Compounds abundant in the Mediterranean diet that reduce the risk of heart disease
e. Chemicals, found primarily in fruits, that enhance the body's ability to repair DNA
c
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Food and water can be a target of ______, where a dangerous agent is used to frighten, threaten, coerce, injure, and/or kill individuals.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which RQ would not be possible for an ordinary mixed diet of carbohydrate, protein, and fat?
A) ?0.85 B) ?0.80 C) ?0.75 D) ?0.15
Jane is visiting with her doctor during her 2nd trimester of pregnancy and has just revealed her strange cravings. The doctor declared that Jane is experiencing pica, which is causing her intense craving for
a. dirt. b. garlic. c. pickles. d. pepperoni.
The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following except
A. low-fat dairy products. B. a variety of fruits and vegetables. C. refined grain breads and cereals. D. lean meats.