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Prevention through diet & nutrition Q&As

6 items found in this section.

1. I am a smoker but I do try and have a healthy diet, so I take regular vitamin supplements. A friend has said this could be dangerous. Surely he is wrong?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

2. We keep being told that we should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day as part of a healthy diet. Can you tell me how much a portion is?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

3. What are antioxidants?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

4. I understand that green tea is rich in antioxidants, and that antioxidants may protect against cancer. Does this mean that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of breast cancer?

last reviewed: 20.07.2005

5. Can using sunscreens prevent skin cancer?

last reviewed: 01.07.2004

6. I understand that green tea is rich in antioxidants, and that antioxidants may protect against cancer. Does this mean that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of stomach cancer?

last reviewed: 15.09.2006

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