NFS284H1 Chapter Pg. 403-408: Week 1 Readings
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Food contains substances that have not been identified as nutrients: may promote health and reduce disease risk. Foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition are called functional foods. Health-promoting substances in plant foods are called phytochemicals. Health-promoting substances in animal foods are called zoochemicals. Tannins, catechins: potential benefit: reduces the risk of certain types of cancer. Fatty fish: key components: omega-3 fatty acids, potential benefit: reduces the risk of heart disease. Soy: key components: phytoestrogens, soy protein, potential benefit: reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, reduces symptoms of menopause, garlic, key components: organic sulfur compounds, potential benefit: reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. Spinach, kale, collard greens: key components: lutein, zeaxanthin, potential benefit: reduces the risk of age-related blindness, nuts, key components: monounsaturated fatty acids, potential benefit: reduces the risk of heart disease. Phytochemicals include many biologically active non-nutritive chemicals found in plants.
