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Diane

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Identify the functions of food, in addition to providing nutrients.

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Populations in the Mediterranean region seem to have a resistance to cardiovascular disease. To examine the relationship between diet and this population, which kind of research study would be most appropriate?

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

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In addition to their nutrients, foods contain phytochemicals, compounds that confer color, taste, and other characteristics tofoods. Some may be bioactive food components that interact with metabolic processesin the body and may affect disease risks. Even an ordinary baked potato containshundreds of different compounds. Nutrients and other food components interactwith each other in the body and operate best in harmony with one another.

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Diane

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

TYSM

blakcmamba

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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