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An '''antinutritional factor''' is a substance which, when present in [[human]] or [[animal]] [[food]]s, reduces growth. Examples are [[phytate]], [[protease inhibitor]]s (notably [[soybean]] [[trypsin inhibitor]]) and excessive [[dietary fiber]].
An '''antinutritional factor''' is a substance which, when present in [[human]] or [[animal]] [[food]]s, reduces growth. Examples are [[phytate]], [[protease inhibitor]]s (notably [[soybean]] [[trypsin inhibitor]]) and excessive [[dietary fiber]].

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Revision as of 05:25, 26 October 2007

An antinutritional factor is a substance which, when present in human or animal foods, reduces growth. Examples are phytate, protease inhibitors (notably soybean trypsin inhibitor) and excessive dietary fiber.