Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies -  Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 15, Problem 17SC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement is true or false.

Introduction:

Food choices that benefit the environment also benefit human health. A sustainable diet is higher in legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables and lower in red meats and highly processed foods. The same kind of diet also reduces risks for chronic diseases.

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