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 2, Problem 17SC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the focus of consumers should be on the consumption of eating a wide variety of foods instead of searching for a specific phytochemical.

Introduction:

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants. They are present in fruits, nuts, legumes, vegetables, and grains.

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