Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 2TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “Red wine contains phytochemicals that are good for your heart” is true or false.
Concept introduction: Alcohol is substance that is psychoactive that is also the active ingredient in recreational drinks such as wine, beer and other types of liquor. The main alcohol present in these recreational liquors is ethanol. Wine is a type of alcohol that is produced from grapes. There are two types of wine: red wine and white wine.
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