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A nurse is educating a patient about antioxidants and their role in health. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide to accurately describe antioxidants?

"Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage."

"Antioxidants are only found in animal-based foods like dairy and meat."

"Antioxidants are a type of fat stored in the liver to provide long-term energy."

"Antioxidants are harmful substances that increase inflammation in the body."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. "Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage."

Antioxidants like vitamin C, E, and selenium help prevent oxidative stress.

B. "Antioxidants are only found in animal-based foods like dairy and meat."

Antioxidants are mostly found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, not exclusively in animal products.

C. "Antioxidants are a type of fat stored in the liver to provide long-term energy."

This describes lipids, not antioxidants.

D. "Antioxidants are harmful substances that increase inflammation in the body."

Antioxidants are beneficial substances that reduce oxidative damage and inflammation.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a whole grain and falls under the grain group, not the protein group.

B. Rice

Rice is a grain and does not count toward the protein group.

C. Beans

Beans are both a vegetable and a plant-based protein source and are included in the protein group.

D. Goat

Goat is a meat and is part of the protein group.

E. Salmon

Salmon is a fish and an excellent source of lean protein, making it part of the protein group.

A. Gallbladder, production of bile B. Small intestine, absorption C. Pancreas, release of hormones D. Large intestine, excretion

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Gallbladder, production of bile

The liver produces bile, while the gallbladder stores and releases it. Villi are not located here.

B. Small intestine, absorption

Villi are tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

C. Pancreas, release of hormones

The pancreas does release hormones (like insulin), but it does not contain villi.

D. Large intestine, excretion

The large intestine is responsible for water absorption and feces formation, not nutrient absorption through villi.

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