Which Statement Is Representative of Functional Foods

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which statement is representative of functional foods?

• A)Shrimp is considered a functional food, because it was once a moving, functioning animal.
• B)Vegetables, fruits, and other whole foods are not examples of functional foods.
• C)Calcium-fortified orange juice is not a functional food.
• D)Functional foods provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition by altering one or more body processes.
• E)The health benefits of functional foods are listed on the food label.

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or of wealth within a population, highlighting inequalities.

Gini Ratio

An indicator of how income is distributed across a population, varying from 0 for total equality to 1 for absolute inequality.

Income Inequality

The disparity in income distribution across a group, causing variations in wealth and standards of living.

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation used to show the distribution of income or wealth within a society, indicating the degree of inequality.