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RRMR

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated
  with a decreased risk of certain chronic diseases. What
  vitamin is abundant in fruits and vegetables that may explain
  this association, and how is it proposed to have these effects?

Question 2

Water-soluble nutrients are transported in the _____ when they leave the gastrointestinal tract, whereas fat-soluble nutrients are transported in the _____ when they leave the gastrointestinal tract.
 
 A. blood, lymph
  B. lymph, blood
  C. urine, feces
  D. blood, blood (There is no difference.)


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Vitamin C is abundant in fruits and vegetables and is a potent
antioxidant that may provide protection against chronic
diseases.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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