Your mother is considering changing her diet to include only non-meat proteins to reduce her risk of developing heart disease or cancer. What evidence is available to support her decision?
a. Vegetarian diets contain greater amounts of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids.
b. Plant-based diets are usually lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber, which reduces risk of heart disease.
c. Substituting soy for meat proteins has resulted in a large decrease in heart disease risk.
d. Lung cancer never develops in people eating plant-based diets.
e. Intakes of fruit and vegetables decrease when meat consumption decreases.
Question 2
The best way to ensure adequate absorption of dietary iron when consuming soy products is to:
a. include leafy greens because the iron they contain is absorbed readily.
b. avoid dried fruits because they interfere with iron absorption.
c. include vitamin C-rich foods because they enhance absorption of iron.
d. consume three times the amount of iron recommended for meat eaters.
e. include eggs and cheese at least three times a week as an iron supplement.
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