Food substances added to a food product or taken as supplements ...

[codyclark]

Food substances added to a food product or taken as supplements that have a specific intended health purpose are called _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Describe how a dietitian would teach a client to increase fiber in his diet, listing examples of foods to include.

[wilsonbho]

Answer to Question 1

bioactive substances, bioactive substance supplements

Answer to Question 2

The dietitian should recommend slowly increasing daily fiber to 2535 g per day, eating whole-grain breads and cereals, eating a variety of grains, such as barley, oats, farro, kamut, and quinoa; eating baked beans more often, adding dried beans and peas to casseroles or soups, choosing fresh fruit and vegetables instead of juices, eating fruits and vegetables with peels or skins on, comparing food labels of similar foods to find higher-fiber choices, checking the Nutrition Facts labels, and drinking plenty of fluids. Foods to include might be dried beans, peas, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.