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Those behind the study also compared the dietary habits of the participants to theHealthy Eating Index 2015.
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This index shows how food stands up to the recommendations provided by theDietary Guidelines for Americans.
This is predominantly due to the harmful carcinogens present in cigarettes and the smoke inhaled by them.
It has an oxidative effect on the body and decreases the bioavailability of these nutrients.
