NUTRITN 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Lean Body Mass, Sweet Potato, Phytochemical
25 Jan 2017
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Chapter 2 (in depth): phytochemicals & health claims. Phytochemicals: list two of the many health functions of phytochemicals. Micro biome (possibly: t/f phytochemical supplements aren"t any riskier than their whole food counterparts and offer the same benefits. Betacaratene supplements can increase your risks of lung cancer: list the three major sources of phytochemicals discussed in lecture & give an example of each. Flavanoids (found in berries, tea, olives, dark chocolate, red wine) Phytoestrogens (soy products: t/f - under the dietary supplement health and education act (dshea) "94, vitamins and minerals are classified as foods and are strictly tested for safety before being sold to consumers. False: what is the difference between structure-function and a health claim. Generic statement: structure-function (not referencing any disease or symptoms) Chapter 8: antioxidants: list three diseases associated with free radical damage. Zinc, selenium, copper manganese: list one dietary source of vit e and vit c. Vegetable oil, nuts and seed (vit e)
