Which statement best describes these two claims? Claim 1 on a package of tea: "Increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood."
Claim 2 for a food rich in Vitamin C;"This food contains vitamin C,a dietary antioxidant"
A)Claim 1 is a function claim for a food,while claim 2 is nutrient function claim.
B)Both claim 1 and 2 are nutrient function claims.
C)Both claim 1 and 2 are function claims for food.
D)Claim 1 is a therapeutic claim,while claim 2 is a nutrient function claim.

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Claim 1 is a function claim because it describes a specific beneficial effect of consuming the food (increasing antioxidant capacity of the blood), which goes beyond basic nutritional value. Claim 2 is a nutrient content claim because it simply states that the food contains vitamin C, which is a dietary antioxidant, without specifying a health benefit.

Which Statement Best Describes These Two Claims? Claim 1 on a Package