RI8: Get on the Anti-Cancer Diet

What is the author's main claim of "Get on the Anti-Cancer Diet?"

• A diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, and beans can help prevent cancer.

• An individual should not work to prevent cancer.

• A diet in rich vegetables can help prevent cancer alone.

• Exercising can help prevent cancer alone.

The author's main claim is that a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, and beans can help prevent cancer. Which TWO sentences from the passage best support this claim?

• "We all know many of the benefits of eating different types of foods."

• "Some phytochemicals, or chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants, may help fight cancer."

• "Even the ancient Romans knew about the health benefits of beans and peas."

• "Studies show that extra body fat can increase the risk of certain cancers."

• "Their research shows that there are also cancer-fighting elements in dark chocolate, soy, green tea, and some spices."

Which claim is best supported by "Get on the Anti-Cancer Diet?"

• A plant-based diet helps prevent cancer by providing low-calorie foods that help with weight control.

• Scientific studies support the theory that certain foods from plants may prevent cancer.

• "Nutraceutical" foods may someday may someday be more important than human-made drugs in the fight against cancer.

Which evidence from the article is irrelevant to the author's reasoning that foods containing phytochemicals fight cancer?

• "For example, apples contain flavonoids and polyphenols, which can protect the body's cells from damage that can cause cancer."

• "Carotenoids, found in vegetables such as carrots, have similar effects."

• "The special nutrients may help slow or even stop tumor growth."

• "Scientists say these chemicals can also help reduce the risk of diabetes."

Which evidence supports the author's reasoning that foods rich in folate can help prevent cancer?

• "Dry beans and peas, for example, provide a good source of folate."

• "Folate can help repair damaged cells to help lower the risk of pancreatic cancer."

• "Folate is also found in broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts."

• "Even the ancient Romans knew about the health benefits of beans and peas."