Which of the following statements describes how phytochemicals may be involved in disease processes?
A) They inhibit the initiation of cancer.
B) They act as antioxidants and prevent damage to cells.
C) They block enzymes that promote cancer.
D) They decrease the formation of blood clots.
E) All of the above
E
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A full-term infant is likely to triple its birth weight by age:
a. 6 months. b. 9 months. c. 1 year. d. 2 years
Gestational diabetes may cause ____
A) high infant birth weight. B) infants to have a greater risk of developing diabetes later in life. C) mothers to have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. D) All of the above
Diets that regularly provide energy-dense foods are associated with ____
A) nutrient density B) undereating and being underweight C) overeating and obesity D) balance and variety in the diet
What should a woman who drinks a daily glass of wine with her dinner consider when she becomes pregnant? a. One glass of red wine a day is beneficial for heart health so this practice should be continued. b. Alcohol can help restore her appetite if she is nauseated during pregnancy
c. Even a small amount of alcohol during a critical growth period can be damaging. d. Alcohol can help in the transport of oxygen through the umbilical cord. e. A small amount of alcohol during pregnancy is healthy.