Match the items with the appropriate description.
-indoles,coumarins,and capsaicin
A)carbohydrate
B)phytochemical
C)caloric balance
D)antioxidant
E)incomplete protein
F)complex carbohydrate
G)calorie
H)sodium
I)saturated
J)amino acid

Question

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Indoles, coumarins, and capsaicin are all examples of phytochemicals, meaning they are naturally occurring chemicals found in plants.

Answer: D
 Indoles and coumarins have been found to have antioxidant properties, meaning they can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Capsaicin may also have some antioxidant effects.

Answer: G
 A calorie is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of energy in food. It is used in the context of caloric balance, which is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount of calories burned through activity.

Answer: I
 Saturated fat is a type of fat that is typically solid at room temperature and is usually found in animal products such as meat and dairy. Consuming too much saturated fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Answer: J
 Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues in the body.

Note: The other choices (A, C, E, and H) do not match with the given items.

Match the Items with the Appropriate Description