What is the difference between phytochemicals and nutrients?

A) Phytochemicals do not contain as many kilocalories per gram.
B) Although phytochemicals may help prevent certain diseases, they are not essential to life.
C) Phytochemicals are found only in animal foods, whereas nutrients are found in both plant and animal foods.
D) There is no difference; phytochemicals are actually a type of nutrient.


Ans: B) Although phytochemicals may help prevent certain diseases, they are not essential to life.

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