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Word:    Phytochemicals

Short Definition:
  Nonnutrient plant chemicals that contain protective,disease-preventing compounds.

Definition:
Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that contain protective, disease-preventing compounds. More than 900 different phytochemicals have been identified as components of food, and more are being discovered. It is estimated that there may be more than 100 different phytochemicals in just one serving of vegetables.



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