Which of the following is not true about phytochemicals?

Question

Question 16Select one:

a.
They come from plant foods.

b.
They may play a role in fighting chronic disease.

c.

They are nonnutritive compounds.

They come from plant foods.

They are essential nutrients.

d.
They are nonnutritive compounds.

Answer 1

The statement that is not true about phytochemicals is:

They are essential nutrients.

Phytochemicals are nonnutritive compounds found in plants that may contribute to health and may help fight chronic diseases, but they are not classified as essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals that the body needs to function properly.