Question

question 27
2 pts
which of the following is known to increase the risk of cancer?
○ being underweight
○ low calorie diet
○ processed meats
○ carbohydrate foods

which of the following is recommended to prevent stroke?
○ avoid oral contraceptives if you smoke
○ avoid all forms of alcohol in the diet
○ consume at least 2,000mg of sodium each day
○ consume as little carbohydrate as possible

Explanation:

To determine which factor increases cancer risk, we analyze each option:

• "Being underweight": Generally, being underweight is not a known major cancer risk factor; obesity/overweight is more linked to some cancers, but underweight itself isn't a primary risk for most cancers.
• "Low calorie diet": A balanced low - calorie diet (when done healthily) isn't associated with increased cancer risk. In fact, calorie restriction in some studies has shown potential health benefits, though extreme diets might be problematic, but the option just says "low calorie diet" generally.
• "Processed meats": The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans. Consuming processed meats (like bacon, sausages, etc.) has been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
• "Carbohydrate foods": Carbohydrates are a main energy source. Unless in the context of highly refined, sugary carbs leading to obesity (which is a risk factor), carbohydrates themselves don't directly increase cancer risk. So processed meats are known to increase cancer risk.

Answer:

Processed meats (the option with "Processed meats" as the text)