What are phytochemicals? name an example and explain the benefit.

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What are phytochemicals? name an example and explain the benefit. Name the primary function, deficiency and two major food sources of each of the fat soluble vitamins. What is the daily recommended intake of water for adults?

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Review Exam 3 32013 E/C                                    Review Questions – DIT 121                                      Exam #3 ­ Ch. 10­13       1.     What are phytochemicals?  Name an example and explain the benefit.            ­phytochemicals are nutrients found in plants that offer immune protection, an            example is lignans which are a type of plant compound that stay in your gut to             improve gastric activity and immune health.      2.     Name the primary function, deficiency and two major food sources of each of the fat             soluble vitamins.       3.          ­Vitamin A/retinol helps the eyes, bone growth, tooth development, reproduction, cell          division, gene expression, regulation of immune syst

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