Question

Describe the role phytochemicals and antioxidants play in nutritional health, and identify foods high in these compounds?

Answer 1

Antioxidants protect your body's cells from free radicals — unstable molecules created during normal cell functions. Pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke, and herbicides also can create free radicals in your body. Free radicals can damage a cell's genetic parts and may trigger the cell to grow out of control.