Regular Consumption of Processed Meats and Low Vegetable and Fruit

question 49

Multiple Choice

Regular consumption of processed meats and low vegetable and fruit intake is associated with the development of _____.​

• A)​tooth decay
• B)osteoporosis
• C)cancer
• D)hypertension
• E)​heart disease

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Musculoskeletal System

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Aging Population

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