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Which individual is at the highest risk for stroke?
 A) a 65-year-old Caucasian with family history of heart disease
  B) a 65-year-old obese African American with a history of hypertension
  C) a 55-year-old African American with family history of hypertension
  D) a 45-year-old Caucasian with family history of diabetes

Question 2

What is a feature of antioxidants and health?
 A) Dietary antioxidants protect against free radical formation but not against DNA damage.
  B) Beta-carotene supplements have actually been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers.
  C) Diet surveys show that most of the U.S. population consumes recommended amounts of antioxidant nutrients.
  D) People who eat foods rich in vitamin E still have the same level of atherosclerotic plaques as consumers who don't.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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