Antioxidants

question 115

Multiple Choice

Antioxidants

• A) are a type of mineral obtained exclusively from supplements.
• B) are a particular type of phytochemical.
• C) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• D) cause cancer.

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Definitions:

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