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maegan_martin

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Dietary guidelines for the management of hypertension emphasize ____.
 A) avoidance of calcium-rich foods
  B) a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables
  C) 6 oz. wine per day
  D) avoidance of starchy foods

Question 2

How does smoking increase the risk for cancer?


wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Smoking increases free radicals in the body. Free radicals can then damage lipids, DNA, and proteins within the cell. Damage to the DNA can lead to mutations that can cause cancer.


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