Foods that have health-promoting and/or disease-preventing properties beyond basic nutritional functions are called: functional foods phytochemicals fortified foods essential foods
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They promote optimal health and help reduce the risk of disease. Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them thrive or thwart competitors, predators, or pathogens. They can have health benefits for humans when Show more…
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