Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 2RQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the given statement ‘Plant foods offer vital nutrients; they require fewer resources to produce and are less expensive to buy than animal foods’ is true or false.

Introduction:

Humans are dependent on both plant foods and animal foods for their survival. Both of them provide essential nutrients required by the body. For the production of both of them, a different amount of resources is required.

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Answer to Problem 2RQ

Correct answer:

The given statement is true.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for correct answer:

The given statement is true because plant foods provide vital nutrients which are required by our body. For the production of plant, food resource required is less like nourishment, disease control, suitable condition, etc. than that of animal foods. The energy required for the growth of plant food is also very less than that of animal foods.

Conclusion

Plant foods require fewer resources for their production than animal foods.

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