If a patient eats enough food but consumes few fruits and vegetables, what is the expert concern?
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Correct answer: Insufficient micronutrients and dietary fibre
Adequate quantity of food does not automatically mean that the diet is nutritionally adequate. Fruits and vegetables commonly contribute vitamin C, folate, vitamin A precursors, potassium, other protective compounds, and dietary fibre. A low intake may therefore increase the risk of micronutrient inadequacy and poor bowel health, depending on the rest of the diet. The key concern is quality and variety, so option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Insufficient micronutrients and dietary fibre
Why is this the correct answer?
Adequate quantity of food does not automatically mean that the diet is nutritionally adequate. Fruits and vegetables commonly contribute vitamin C, folate, vitamin A precursors, potassium, other protective compounds, and dietary fibre. A low intake may therefore increase the risk of micronutrient inadequacy and poor bowel health, depending on the rest of the diet. The key concern is quality and variety, so option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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