Which of the Following Is NOT a Health-Promoting Function Associated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a health-promoting function associated with a healthy intake of phytochemicals from foods?

• A) reduction in inflammation that is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease
• B) slowing of tumor growth in the development of cancer
• C) increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics
• D) enhanced immune function to protect against infection

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Definitions:

Intestines

Tubular organs within the digestive system responsible for nutrient absorption and waste processing, consisting of two main parts: the small intestine and the large intestine.

Nuclear Medicine

The use of radionuclides, or radioisotopes (radioactive elements or their compounds), to evaluate the bone, brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, thyroid, and spleen; also known as radionuclide imaging.

Radioisotope

An atom with an unstable nucleus that emits radiation during its decay to a stable form.

Nonionizing Radiation

Radiation that has enough energy to move atoms around or make them vibrate, but not enough to ionize (remove charged particles such as electrons) atoms or molecules.