Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781133603184
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 18SC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether phytochemicals are safe to consume in large amounts as natural constituents of foods.

Introduction:

Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals, which contain disease-preventing protective compounds. These nutrients, when taken in proper amount, are beneficial for the health.

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