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Food synergy: an operational concept for understanding nutrition

Volume: 89, Issue: 5, Pages: 1543S - 1548S
Published: May 1, 2009
Abstract
Research and practice in nutrition relate to food and its constituents, often as supplements. In food, however, the biological constituents are coordinated. We propose that “thinking food first”’ results in more effective nutrition research and policy. The concept of food synergy provides the necessary theoretical underpinning. The evidence for health benefit appears stronger when put together in a synergistic dietary pattern than for individual...
Paper Details
Title
Food synergy: an operational concept for understanding nutrition
Published Date
May 1, 2009
Volume
89
Issue
5
Pages
1543S - 1548S
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