FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Do
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Do not
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamins do not provide energy as they are not stored in our bodies. Vitamins are essential as a catalyst in the release of energy from three major sources of energy i.e. fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the findings, vitamin A (retinol) may play a role in the synthesis of ATP in mitochondria, the power plant of the cells (1).
Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide any calories, even though they are still essential nutrients.
Detailed explanation-4: -Antioxidants are food components that protect cells and reduce your risk of chronic disease; however, they do not provide energy. These nutrients, like selenium, lycopene, vitamin C and beta-carotene, neutralize free radicals that feed on healthy cells.