Question

The presence of phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fiber in ________ make them nutritionally superior to supplements.

fortified USP foods

USP foods

foods

fortified foods

Salmon and sardines, walnuts, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, soybean and canola oil are abundant in

water vitamins.

minerals.

amino acid pools.

omega-3-fats.

Answer 1

The presence of phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fiber in ________ make them nutritionally superior to supplements.

fortified USP foods

USP foods

foods

fortified foods

Correct option is food (natural foods).

Natural foods are rich in phytochemicals, antioxidants and fibres. A well-balanced diet according to a person’s age, sex and level of activity is enough to meet a person’s nutritional needs adequately and there is no need for supplements.

Fortified foods or enriched foods are recommended for the clients who are at risk for a dietary deficiency or already have one, or those who require more of nutrients due to their physiological states which increases demand for example pregnant woman or children.

USP in USP foods or USP fortified foo stands for the U.S. Pharmacopeia. It is a non-profit organization that tests and reports on the quality of supplements. A dietary supplement’s safety depends on many things, such as its chemical makeup, how it works in the body, how it is prepared, and the amount taken. USP mark on the label of foods/ supplements is important as supplements are not FDA regulated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not test or approve dietary supplements. The USP independently evaluates supplements for quality, purity and potency. Supplements that pass the tests may put the USP mark of approval on the product’s label.

So if one needs supplements Consult your healthcare provider before taking dietary supplements to treat a health condition, and opt for USP supplements and maintain a record of the type of supplement and quantity taken. However, supplements can’t take the place of the variety of foods that are important to a healthy diet.

Salmon and sardines, walnuts, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, soybean and canola oil are abundant in

water vitamins.

minerals.

amino acid pools.

omega-3-fats.

Correct response is Omega – 3 fats

Sardines, salmon, walnut, flax seeds, flax seed oil, soya bean and canola oil are excellent sources of Omega -3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent heart disease, lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other problems related to cognition, and also decreases risk for certain cancers like breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Omega-3 fatty acids are found naturally in some foods and are added to some fortified foods. There are three main omega-3 fatty acids - alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant foods like nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts) and plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil). DHA and EPA are found in fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna).

Fish, walnuts and flaxseed are rich in proteins/ amino acids but soya bean or canola oil are not rich in proteins.

Fish, walnuts and flax seeds are also rich in many fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and water soluble vitamins like B12 and B6 and calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, folic acid, phosphorus, manganese, iodine and many other trace elements. But soya bean and canola oil are not rich in water soluble vitamins.