NCLEX-PN Practice Q 91

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Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?

  

     A. High protein, simple carbohydrates

     B. High fat, refined carbohydrates

     C. Low carbohydrates, complex proteins

     D. Low protein, complex carbohydrates

    

    

Correct Answer: B. High fat, refined carbohydrates

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Option B: A diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates increases the risk of colorectal cancer. High-fat content results in an increase in fecal bile acids, which facilitate carcinogenic changes. Refined carbohydrates increase the transit time of food through the gastrointestinal tract and increase the exposure time of the intestinal mucosa to cancer-causing substances.

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