This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Increased intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a decreased risk of certain ... (Read 36 times)

RRMR

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
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.)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

14vl19

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
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

A


RRMR

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

isabelt_18

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Nursing care plan - risk for infection Nursing care plan - risk for infection
Sample Program for Changing Daily Caloric Intake (cont.) Sample Program for Changing Daily Caloric Intake (cont.)
Risk factors for suicide. Risk factors for suicide.
An overhead camshaft engine equipped with variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust ... An overhead camshaft engine equipped with variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust ...
The Risk of Nuclear Power The Risk of Nuclear Power
The lifetime risk for schizophrenia varies with the degree of relationship to an affected individual The lifetime risk for schizophrenia varies with the degree of relationship to an affected individual
Video: Hormonal regulation of pregnancy - week 1

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library