Sweet potato: Nutritional aspects of roots and leaves

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  • Magali Leonel
  • Lucas Felipe dos Ouros
  • Nathalia Aparecida Barbosa Lossolli
  • Sarita Leonel

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Ipomoea batatas, Roots, Leaves, Nutritional composition

Resumo

Sweet potato is an important source of nutrients. This systematic review of scientific research aimed to synthesize data on the nutritional composition of sweet potato roots and leaves and health benefits. The roots are an important source of carbohydrates, minerals and bioactive compounds. The leaves are rich in fiber, minerals and polyphenols. Dietary intake of sweet potato can be strongly recommended for its undeniable health-promoting properties.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/globalhealthprespesc-046

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2023-08-03

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GLOBAL HEALTH TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH SCIENCES

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Copyright (c) 2023 Magali Leonel, Lucas Felipe dos Ouros , Nathalia Aparecida Barbosa Lossolli , Sarita Leonel

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Este trabalho está licenciado sob uma licença Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

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Sweet potato: Nutritional aspects of roots and leaves. (2023). Seven Editora. https://sevenpublicacoes.com.br/editora/article/view/2268