Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
- AThey activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency
- BThey prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy
- CThey neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolismCorrect
- DThey activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process
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