Nutrition
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Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
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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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