FDNS 4600 1st Edition Lecture 28 Outline of Past Lecture I II III IV V Sales of Organic Food Geographic Distribution of Certified Organic Producers Pesticide residues detected Organic Food non Hodgkins Lymphoma 1 study Nutrition related health benefits Outline of Current Lecture I II III IV Functional Foods Categories of Foods Marketed as Functional in US Phytochemicals For Exam Current Lecture I II III Functional Foods a Foods with health benefits beyond basic nutrition b Know the definitions of functional foods for essay question on test Also know if the organization is government or consumer c Example salt fortified with iodine Categories of Foods Marketed as Functional in US a Conventional foods foods with no added nutrients b Modified foods butter with omega 3 fatty acids c Food ingredients natural or synthetic sugars in apple juice d Remember qualified claims mean they do not have enough scientific evidence to make a complete health claim Phytochemicals a Provide color aroma and flavor and texture e g fiber b Content depends on species cultivar ripeness light temperature moisture soil stress processing storage time and conditions preparation methods c Bioavailability absorption and distribution in the body depends on chemical form glycone vs aglycone d Biologically active natural plant chemicals 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 IV i Natural defense systems in plants ii Some may reduce risk of human diseases 1 Antioxidants influence genes enzymes cell cycles e Examples Carotenoids phenolics alkaloids nitrogen containing compounds organosulfur compounds f Polyphenols as one category i It may or may not be good for you because iron is necessary in everyday diet For Exam a Flavanols catechins epicatechins epigallocatechin i Source 1 Tea cocoa chocolate apples grapes ii Potential Benefit 1 Supports maintenance of heart health b Phenolic Acids Caffeic acid Ferulic acid i Source1 Apples pears citrus fruits some vegetables whole grains coffee ii Potential Benefit 1 Bolsters cellular antioxidant defenses supports maintenance of eye and heart health c Plant Stanols sterols Free Stanols sterols stanol sterol esters i Source 1 Corn soy wheat fortified foods and beverages supplements table spreads ii Potential Benefit 1 May reduce risk of CHD
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