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ereecah

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A dietary change that would help prevent cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute recommendations, is
 
  a. eating vegetarian meals two or more times a week.
  b. choosing organic, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables.
  c. eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
  d. consuming three or more daily servings of low-fat dairy products.

Question 2

Fruits and vegetables contain some specific chemicals that help prevent cancer, known as
 
  a. phytosterols.
  b. vitamins.
  c. antineoplastics.
  d. phytochemicals.



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Answer to Question 1

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Eating five of more daily servings of fruits and vegetables would help prevent cancer. Eating vegetarian meals two or more times a week may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Choosing organic, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables would help protect the environment. Consuming three or more daily servings of low-fat dairy products would help prevent osteoporosis and hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

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Fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals that help prevent cancer. They have antineoplastic qualities, but this is not what they are called. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, but not all vitamins help prevent cancer. Phytosterols are found in plant oils and help lower blood choles-terol level.



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