Antioxidants in Foods Are Important in the Diet Because They

question 1

Multiple Choice

Antioxidants in foods are important in the diet because they

• A) provide beneficial bacteria in the stomach and intestines.
• B) help to lower blood pressure.
• C) combat free radicals and oxidative damage in cells.
• D) help to lower cholesterol.

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