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Excessive consumption of alcohol has been linked to development of all of the following types of cancer EXCEPT:
  1.stomach.
  2.breast.
  3.mouth.
  4.throat.

Q. 2

All of the following are true regarding regular consumption of hot dogs, luncheon meats and vegetables preserved with nitrates EXCEPT:
  1.it increases the risk of cancer of the liver.
  2.it increases the risk of cancer of the stomach.
  3.bacon and pickled vegetables contain high levels.
  4.most cancer cases associated with nitrates occur in the U.S.

Q. 3

The cancer-protective components of whole grains include all of the following EXCEPT:
  1.fiber.
  2.unsaturated fatty acids.
  3.nitrates.
  4.phytochemicals.

Q. 4

Frequent consumption of which of the following foods has been associated with decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer?
  1.dark chocolate
  2.black and green teas
  3.tomatoes and tomato products
  4.oatmeal

Q. 5

Diet recommendations for cancer reduction include all of the following EXCEPT:
   
  1.5+ servings of vegetables and fruits daily.
  2.regular consumption of dried beans, nuts, and seeds.
  3.at least one serving of whole grains/products daily.
  4.eating foods that are low in saturated fat.

Q. 6

All of the following are true regarding the genetic basis of cancer EXCEPT:
  1.genetic factors account for 42 of prostate cancers.
  2.genetic factors account for 5 to 27 of breast cancers.
  3.genetic factors account for 36 of pancreatic cancers.
  4.genetic factors account for 40 of bone cancers.

Q. 7

Having a genetic predisposition to cancer means:
  1.cancer may develop if you are regularly exposed to certain substances.
  2.there is a 100 certainty that cancer will develop.
  3.a genetic based susceptibility develops during adulthood.
  4.exposure to viruses during periods of slow growth can modify the function of genes.

Q. 8

Research has shown that people who migrate from countries with low rates of cancer to those with high rates increase their cancer risk due to:
  1.difficulty learning the language.
  2.homesickness.
  3.Westernization of diet and lifestyle.
  4.difficulty fitting in.

Answer to #1

1

Answer to #2

4

Answer to #3

3

Answer to #4

2

Answer to #5

3

Answer to #6

4

Answer to #7

1

Answer to #8

3

I wish all teachers could be as helpful as you instead of making us do things the complicated way...

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