A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Older Adults About

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about the value of including foods containing antioxidants in their diet. Which of the following statements best captures the rationale underlying the nurse's advice?

A) Antioxidants inhibit the actions of reactive oxygen species.
B) Antioxidants prevent the formation of superoxide dismutase.
C) Antioxidants react nonspecifically with molecules.
D) Antioxidants prevent the occurrence of cell dysplasia.