Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Naturally Occurring Food

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes naturally occurring food toxicants? 

• A) Lima beans contain deadly cyanide compounds. 
• B) Solanine poisoning is common in people who eat raw potatoes. 
• C) The toxic laetrile in certain fruit seeds is a moderately effective cancer treatment. 
• D) People with thyroid problems should eat mustard greens and radishes raw. 
• E) Even small amounts of goitrogen-containing vegetables can cause thyroid problems.

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