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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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