Functional Foods: What Role Do They Play in Your Diet? Flashcards
1
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Functional Foods
A
Foods that have a positive effect on health beyond providing basic nutrients.
2
Q
Phytochemical
A
Plant chemical that has been shown to reduce the risk of certain diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
3
Q
Zoochemical
A
Compound in animal food products that is beneficial to human health.
4
Q
How should one use functional foods?
A
Functional foods can be part of, but are not substitutes for a well-balanced healthy diet.
