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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > food and nutrition > phytochemicals
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > preventive medicine > phytochemicals
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > preventive medicine > phytochemicals
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > health and well-being > preventive medicine > phytochemicals

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phytochemicals  

Definition(s)

  • The term phytochemical is coined from phyton, from the Greek word for plant, plant life, or vegetable, and chemical, meaning, in this usage, the organic products of plants. Phytochemicals are the unique compounds synthesized by nature's oldest and greatest chemical factory, plant life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Phytochemicals]

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