FDNS 4600 1st Edition Lecture 25 Outline of Past Lecture I II III Organic diets significantly lower children s dietary exposure to organophosphorus pesticides Cancer Risks Integrated Pest Management Outline of Current Lecture I II III Super foods Fuctional Foods Organizations that Define Functional Foods Current Lecture I Super foods a Beans i Protein fiber phytonutrients lower cholesterol and blood pressure low glycemic index low spike in blood sugar b Dark Leafy Greens i Alpha linolenic acid 1 alternative omega 3 source for vegetarians ii Fiber iii Vitamins Minerals 1 nutrient dense c Acai Berry i Vitamin A C E ii Calcium iii Phosphorus iv Iron v Polyphenols vi Anthocyanins d Extra Virgin Olive Oil i Monounsaturated Fat 1 Lowers LDL Cholesterol ii Smooths out blood sugar levels iii Keeps blood from clotting These 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 II iv Polyphenols 1 anti inflammatory v Concern about calorie intake e Peanuts and Tree nuts i Fiber ii Healthy Fat iii Phytochemicals iv Heart health v Lower LDL cholesterol raises HDL cholesterol lowers blood pressure f Salmon i Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1 lower heart rate and blood pressure 2 decreases chance of heart disease ii Lowest concern for mercury safe for pregnant women to eat g Berries i Polyphenols 1 protect the heart 2 neutralize oxidized LDL that forms plaque inside arteries h Quinoa i High protein content ii Fiber iii Vitamins Minerals iv Plant based and gluten substitute i Dark Chocolate i Flavanols 1 help lower blood pressure ii Polyphenolss iii Heart healthy 1 Reduce long term risk of stroke j Oats i Soluble fiber 1 prevents body from absorbing cholesterol ii Low glycemic index iii Rolled oats good steel cut even better k Avocados i Monounsaturated fat ii Fiber iii Potassium iv Phytosterols 1 lower cholesterol levels Fuctional Foods a No regulatory definition III b a wide variety of foods and food components believed to improve overall health and well being reduce the risk of specific diseases or minimize the effects of other health concerns Kapsak et al 2011 c Encompasses more than just food d The difference between super food and functional food can be confusing for the consumer Organizations that Define Functional Foods a Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics i Professional Organization ii Food defined as whole foods along with fortified enriched or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels b International Food Information Council i Professional Organization that focuses on advocacy for health professional and media ii Foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition that may play a role in reducing or minimizing the risk of certain diseases and other health conditions c Institute of Food Technology i Professional Organization ii Basic nutrition meeting DRI calories minerals vitamins iii Foods and food components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition d International Life Sciences Institute i Professional Organization ii Foods that by virtue of presence of physiologically active food components provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition e European Commission i Government Organization ii A food that beneficially affects one or more target function in the body beyond adequate nutritional effects in a way that is relevant to either an improved state of health and well being and or reduction of risk of disease It is part of a normal food patter It is not a pill a capsule or any form of dietary supplement f Health Canada i Government Organization ii A functional food is similar in appearance to or may be a conventional food is consumed as part of an unusual diet and is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and or reduced the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions g Japanese Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare i Government Organization 1 Model for the world on how to go about it systematically ii FOSHU food for specified health uses refers to food containing ingredient with functions for health and officially approved to claim it physiological effects on the human body FOSHU is intended to be consumed for the maintenance promotion of health or special health used by people who wish to control health conditions including blood pressure or blood cholesterol h FDA has health claims so they are not on the list of organizations who have definitions for Functional Claims
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