Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 11, Problem 17SC
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Whether the statement ‘sufficient amount of the calcium intake may increase the risk of cancer’ is true or false.
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Cancer is a condition that occurs due to abnormal and uncontrolled cell division of cells in the body. In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Although the treatment of cancer is improved, prevention always remains preferable. Component of diet may contribute to cancer, cause cancer, or protect from cancer.
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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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