A 40 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 40 year old is diagnosed with skin cancer.It is explained that the most important risk factor for skin cancer is:

• A) amount of direct sun exposure at a young age.
• B) amount of sun exposure over age 50.
• C) lifetime amount of sun exposure.
• D) living in equatorial regions where the sun is most intense.

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Definitions:

Essential Nutrient

Nutrients required for normal body functioning that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

Calories

A unit of energy that measures the amount of energy food provides to the body.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, which can influence mood and behavior and affect physical health.

Glycogen

A form of glucose storage in the body, primarily found in the liver and muscles.