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Consumption of Rich/Enrich Phytonutrients Food and Their Relationship With Health Status of Population Publisher



Da Silveira Vasconcelos M1 ; De Oliveira LMN2 ; Mota EF3 ; De Siqueira Oliveira L4 ; Gomesrochette NF5 ; Nunespinheiro DCS6 ; Nabavi SM7, 8 ; De Melo DF9
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  1. 1. Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceara, Baturite, Brazil
  2. 2. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
  3. 3. Department of Biology, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
  4. 4. Department of Food Engineering, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
  5. 5. Department of Morphology, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil
  6. 6. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
  7. 7. Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil

Source: Phytonutrients in Food: From Traditional to Rational Usage Published:2019


Abstract

Epidemiological studies have reported the importance of plant foods in distinct diets, because phytonutrients are related to health benefits and longevity. The intake of phytonutrients in plant food contributes to the reduction of risk factors for chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. To obtain a higher index of phytonutrients in the diet, it is recommended that one consume fruits, vegetables, and whole grains presenting their bioactive components with antiinflammatory, antitumoral, and antidiabetic properties, which could improve their beneficial action through synergistic effects, indicating the importance of whole plant food intake for maximum benefits to human health. However, the influence of environmental factors and the individual’s lifestyle factors, such as race, sex, age, and genetics, are still unclear. This chapter will highlight the effects of phytonutrients on the health status of populations. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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