The nurse has been asked to speak on "Nutrition in the Foods We Eat" at a local town meeting. During the presentation, functional foods are explained. Which foods would be described as natural functional foods? Select all that apply
A) Raspberry tea D) Garlic
B) Tomatoes E) Strawberry jelly
C) Yogurt
B, C, D
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Functional foods are foods or food components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. This is a marketing term. Tomatoes contain lycopene, yogurt contains probiotics, and garlic contains sulfur compounds.
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