Learning ObjectivesDefine phytochemicals and describe how they can affect healthIdentify foods that are in thenWhat is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act and how it impacts consumersThe difference between a health claim and a structure functionPhytochemicalsChemical compounds that occur naturally in plantsAre responsible for color and organoleptic propertiesHave biological significanceNot established as essential nutrientsHealth functionsAntioxidantsReduce inflammationEnhance detoxifying enzymesSlow cancer tumor cell growthEnhance the immune systemMay effect microbiomeLower blood cholesterolPhytochemicals consist of 3 typesFlavonoidsBerries, tea, olives, soybeans, chocolate, red winesCarotenoidsFood sources: Red, orange and deep green fruits and vegetablesPhytoestrogensSoybeans, and soy productsPhytochemicalsFrom natureDon’t always see same benefits when phytochemicals investigated independentlyFrom manufacturer isn’t as goodThe Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act ’94 (DSHEA)Classifies supplements of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal remedies as “food”Prevents the US FDA from regulating supplements as additives or drugsFDA must prove the “food” (supplements) is unsafe before it can be pulled from the shelfDietary supplements can be sold without FDA approvalLabels: Structure – Function ClaimDisclaimer – “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This produce is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease”Health Claim vs. Structure FunctionHealth Claim includes health references to disease or health condition as well as nutrientStructure function makes references to possible properties in foods, no reference to actual disease or health conditionNutrition 130 1st Edition Learning Objectives- Define phytochemicals and describe how they can affect health- Identify foods that are in then- What is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act and how it impacts consumers- The difference between a health claim and a structure function Phytochemicals- Chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants- Are responsible for color and organoleptic properties- Have biological significance - Not established as essential nutrients Health functions- Antioxidants - Reduce inflammation- Enhance detoxifying enzymes - Slow cancer tumor cell growth - Enhance the immune system- May effect microbiome- Lower blood cholesterol Phytochemicals consist of 3 types- Flavonoidso Berries, tea, olives, soybeans, chocolate, red wines- Carotenoids o Food sources: Red, orange and deep green fruits and vegetables- PhytoestrogensThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Soybeans, and soy products Phytochemicals- From nature- Don’t always see same benefits when phytochemicals investigated independently- From manufacturer isn’t as good The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act ’94 (DSHEA)- Classifies supplements of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal remedies as “food”- Prevents the US FDA from regulating supplements as additives or drugs- FDA must prove the “food” (supplements) is unsafe before it can be pulled from the shelf- Dietary supplements can be sold without FDA approval Labels: Structure – Function Claim- Disclaimer – “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This produce is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease”Health Claim vs. Structure Function- Health Claim includes health references to disease or health condition as well as nutrient- Structure function makes references to possible properties in foods, no reference to actual disease or health
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