What term describes foods that contain nonnutrient substances whose known action in the body is to promote well-being to a greater extent than that contributed by the food's nutrients?
A)fortified foods
B)enriched foods
C)functional foods
D)health-enhancing foods
E)bioavailable foods

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Functional foods contain nonnutrient substances that are known to promote well-being beyond the nutrients in the food. Fortified and enriched foods are nutrient-boosted but do not necessarily contain nonnutrient substances for well-being. Health-enhancing foods and bioavailable foods are not commonly used terms in the nutrition field.

What Term Describes Foods That Contain Nonnutrient Substances Whose Known