Question

question 20 what is the nutrient found in carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash that may protect against cardiovascular disease by helping to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the arteries?
options:

• sodium
• carotenoids
• selenium
• magnesium

Explanation:

Carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash are rich in carotenoids (like beta - carotene). Carotenoids are antioxidants that can prevent cholesterol oxidation in arteries, reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Sodium, Selenium, and Magnesium don't have this specific role related to cholesterol oxidation in these foods.

Answer:

B. Carotenoids