Nutrition Chapter 9 Application Questions
Anne Marie Miller Nutrition 2017SP ATW01 Chapter 9 Application January 5, 2017 Application Question:??Review your previously created Meal Summary Report to review the list of foods you consumed over the 3 days.? List 5 foods you consumed in your SuperTracker analysis that contain phytochemicals and the specific classification they come from.?What benefits do these offer?? Red Wine: Flavonoids ? Strengthen capillary blood vessels, block carcinogens and slow cancer growth; also Tannins ? Antioxidants, cancer protection Spinach: Cartenoids ? Converted to vitamin A, reduces risk of macular degeneration Walnuts: Phytosterols ? Decrease cholesterol absorption, reduce risk of colon cancer by slowing growth of colon cells