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Food Synergy: An Operational Concept for Understanding Nutrition

David R. Jacobs Jr., Myron D. Gross and Linda C. Tapsell Research and practice in nutrition relate to food and its constituents, often as supplements. In food, however, the biological constituents are coordinated. We propose that ‘‘thinking food first’’ results in more effective nutrition research and policy. The concept of food synergy provides the necessary […]