A Recent Meta-Analysis of Seven Studies Concluded That Dietary Intakes

question 58

Multiple Choice

A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E, C, and beta-carotene were linked to a reduced risk of ________ disease.

• A) Alzheimer
• B) kidney
• C) cardiovascular
• D) Parkinson

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Definitions:

Neutralizing

Attempting to eliminate thoughts that one finds unacceptable by thinking or behaving in ways that make up for those thoughts and so put matters right internally.

Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of thought processes and behaviors in understanding and treating mental disorders.

Neutralizing

A psychological mechanism that attempts to counteract or nullify uncomfortable or distressing thoughts and emotions.

Checking Compulsion

A form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by the need to check things repeatedly, such as locks or appliances, driven by fear and anxiety.