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Table 1. Constituents of fruits and vegetables that have a positive impact on human health and their sources (Produce
for Better Health Foundation, 1999; USDA, 2000).
Constituent
Sources
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
(carotenoids)
Vitamin E
Flavonoids
Fiber
Folate
Potassium
hypertension, stroke
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References
Goldman, I.L., Kader, A.A., and
Heintz, C. 1999. Influence of
production, handling, and storage
on phytonutrient content of foods.
Nutrition Reviews 57(9)S46-S52.
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