Quiz: Grilling, Char, and Cancer: What a Carcinogen Really Is

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1. Q1.According to this article, which two families of chemicals form when meat is grilled over high heat and flame?

   AHCAs (heterocyclic amines) and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)BProteins and vitaminsCNitrogen and oxygenDSugars and starches

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2. Q2.What does the article say the word 'carcinogen' actually means?

   ASomething that guarantees you will get cancerBSomething that can cause cancer under some conditions — a statement about hazard, not your personal riskCA chemical that is banned in foodDA cancer treatment

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3. Q3.According to this article, what does the population (human) evidence show about HCAs and PAHs from cooked meat?

   AIt definitively proves grilled meat causes cancerBIt shows grilled meat is completely safeCIt is suggestive but not definitive — most often pointing to a possible link with colorectal cancerDThere is no research at all

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4. Q4.Which of these is a grilling change the article recommends to lower HCA and PAH exposure?

   ACook hotter and longer until well charredBFlip meat often, prevent flare-ups, and trim the charCNever wash the grillDAlways cook over an open flame

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This quiz checks understanding of educational content only. It is not medical advice. Read: Grilling, Char, and Cancer: What a Carcinogen Really Is.