In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
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(348)_____ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (349)_____ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (350)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (351)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (352)______, according to Vinson.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 348.
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Correct option: D — Numerous
Numerous ‘Numerous’ means many or a lot of.The given passage talks about numerous health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Hence ‘numerous’ is the most appropriate answer.
