What is a functional food?
a. A functional food contains viscous, fermentable, and functional fiber and supports less weight gain over time.
b. A functional food provides substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other biologically active food components with relatively few calories.
c. A functional food contains naturally occurring compound that contribute sensory qualities to food and health promoting benefits to the body.
d. A functional food is a food product that has a physiological benefit or reduces the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions.
Ans: d. A functional food is a food product that has a physiological benefit or reduces the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions.
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